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There is a night and day difference between battery-electric buses and fuel cell electric buses 🌚🌞   When charging battery-electric buses (BEBs) for several hours overnight, the grid power purchased doesn’t necessarily come from renewable sources. As a result, BEBs may be charged with a proportion of non-renewable or even fossil fuel based electricity ⚡   Fuel cell electric buses (FCEBs), however, use hydrogen that can be generated when the wind is blowing or the sun is shining. Electrolyzers are flexible production assets and can be operated to produce hydrogen when renewable power is available, ensuring a supply of both green and affordable electricity. Unlike electricity, hydrogen can be stored and used to quickly refuel vehicles as needed.   Do you want to learn more and stay ahead of the curve? Read the article brought to you by the experts from SympH₂ony, a joint venture between Messer SE & Co. KGaA and Toyota Tsusho Europe.   📥 Download it today 👉 https://lnkd.in/eiEEPZVx   #SympH2ony #HydrogenMobility #SustainableTransport #decarbonization

We are honored that Marian Dobrilă, CEO of TDP Partners, has been reappointed as Chair of the EU Funds Committee by the #RomanianPhotovoltaicIndustryAssociation (#RPIA) and the #RomanianWindEnergyAssociation (#RWEA) for a second term. This renewed mandate reflects our collective commitment to transforming European funding into real investments, strengthening Romania’s energy security, and accelerating the renewable transition. 2024: A year of progress and impact 🔹 50 top investors and developers actively engaged, contributing expertise and shaping funding strategies. 🔹 Over 20 proposals submitted to the Ministry of Energy, enhancing the efficiency and accessibility of PNRR and Modernization Fund financing. 🔹 Focus on onshore and offshore wind, photovoltaic (PV), storage, biofuels, and certificates of origin—critical components of Romania’s clean energy future. 🔹 Strengthened RWEA’s role in EU-funded projects, expanding partnerships for institutional capacity-building, technology transfer, and innovation. 🔹 A strategic leap forward: promoting Romania’s first offshore wind turbine in the Black Sea, now on the agenda of the Ministry and investors, unlocking new energy potential. 2025: From planning to execution With billions in EU funding allocated for renewable energy, 2025 is about execution, institutional capacity-building, and ensuring bankable financing mechanisms for investors. The Joint Committee for State Aid (RPIA–RWEA) will continue to: 🔹 Secure investment-ready financing frameworks under the Contracts for Difference (CfD) mechanism. 🔹 Advance offshore wind development with clear policy milestones. 🔹 Facilitate cross-border renewable energy collaborations within EU programs. 🔹 Expand access to EU funding for Romanian developers, ensuring simplified procedures and increased absorption rates. The energy transition is no longer just a sustainability goal—it is an economic priority. With the Green Deal, the Affordable Energy Action Plan, and new EU initiatives shaping the market, competitive economies will be defined by affordable power, resilient supply chains and a thriving renewables sector. 2025 is the year to turn commitments into results. We are ready to work with all stakeholders to ensure that Romania leverages every available funding opportunity to accelerate its clean energy transformation. #EUFunds #RenewableEnergy #RPIA #RWEA #BESS #WindEnergy #SolarEnergy #GreenDeal #CfD #PNRR #ModernizationFund #OffshoreWind #EnergyTransition #EnergySecurity

Where talking about trustworthy #HydrogenCertification across #globalsupplychains, it needs synchronisation at many levels. But not all thinking needs to be invented from scratch. Great occasion to present some "Key Success Factors and Learnings from 20+years #GuaranteesOfOrigin", in the event on #MutualRecognition of #certification schemes for #hydrogen organised by IPHE (International Partnership for Hydrogen and Fuel Cells in the Economy) in Paris at Hyvolution . What fascinating panel conversation with Florea Tudor, Jan Stelter, Wael Almazeedi, Sylvie Denoble-Mayer , Christian Krueger ! Bringing together smart reflections from their various perspectives is invaluable for diligent development of a workable synchronized certification and tracking framework. Thanks to Laurent ANTONI for the smart hosting. Let's keep the multi-stakeholder lines open! #Hyvolution2025 #Hyvolution Paris

Despite economic challenges and internal debates, the EU remains committed to the Green Transition, as the #CompetitivenessCompass (Jan 29, 2025) highlights green energy, digital innovation, and sustainability as essential for long-term economic stability, ensuring continued support for investors and developers through favorable policies, funding programs, and strategic initiatives. 🔥 A strategic moment for Europe As some EU states push to ease climate targets, the European Commission emphasizes that sustainability and competitiveness must advance together. Meanwhile, the U.S., under Trump’s administration, prioritizes fossil fuels, reducing incentives for renewables. While this presents challenges, it also offers a unique opportunity for Europe: by investing in green technologies, reinforcing energy independence, and securing supply chains, the EU can solidify its position as a global leader in the energy transition. Romania’s Green Transition – A Pillar for Economic Growth TDP actively supports the #GreenDealPublicAgenda, as part of the Pro-Impact Coalition, driving key priorities for Romania: ✔ Boosting industrial competitiveness – Expanding green procurement strategies & clean energy adoption ✔ Ensuring fiscal responsibility – Sustainable public debt management through green investments ✔ Enacting legislative reforms – Removing bureaucratic barriers to encourage investment ✔ Implementing strategic policies – Maximizing Green Deal benefits for economic growth & energy security 🤝 From Green Deal to Smart Deal Energy Minister Sebastian Burduja advocates for a Smart Deal, ensuring clean energy policies enhance economic competitiveness and drive job creation: "Romania must align climate ambitions with economic strength—leveraging clean energy for industrial growth, job creation, and investment attraction." This aligns with TDP’s vision, but the reality is clear: 🔄 There is no turning back – The future is clean energy Returning to outdated, inefficient fossil fuels is not an option. Economic transitions are always challenging, but history proves that innovation, adaptation, and investment drive progress. The energy transition is no exception – early adopters of clean energy will gain a competitive edge, enhance energy security, and secure long-term economic stability. Romania must enhance its green transition – Not Step Back Delaying action weakens Romania’s global position. Instead of debating the Green Deal, we must refine its implementation and make it work in Romania’s favor: ✔ Strengthening industrial competitiveness through innovation ✔ Attracting local and foreign investment in renewables ✔ Streamlining regulatory frameworks to accelerate projects 🔔 Follow us for market insights, funding opportunities & policy updates! #TDP #SmartDeal #GreenDeal #EnergyTransition #SustainableInvestments #Innovation #Sustainability #Romania2030

𝐂𝐚̂𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐦 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢 𝐟𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐜𝐞, 𝐢̂𝐦𝐛𝐨𝐠𝐚̆𝐭̦𝐢𝐦 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐚: 𝐌𝐢𝐭 𝐬𝐚𝐮 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞? Hai să vedem de ce este un mit. În contextul tranziției globale către energie regenerabilă, parcurile fotovoltaice au devenit o componentă esențială a strategiei energetice. Cu toate acestea, există percepția că astfel de investiții favorizează în principal economii externe, în special pe cea a Chinei. Pentru a analiza această ipoteză, folosim structura de costuri de la Simtel Team SA și luăm ca exemplu un parc fotovoltaic de 1 MWp, cu un buget mediu de 500.000 de euro. 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐧𝐭 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐳𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐢̂𝐧 𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐮𝐥 𝐝𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐢 𝐣𝐨𝐬. Studiul se referă la o construcție la sol, care, de multe ori, este mai ieftina decât instalarea pe acoperiș plat. Costurile pot varia între 400.000 și 600.000 de euro/MWp, în funcție de factori precum calitatea materialelor folosite, complexitatea terenului, costurile de racordare, cerințele operatorului de distribuție. Pentru această analiză, am luat în calcul o valoare medie de 500.000 de euro/MWp, excluzând costurile punctului de conexiune, care rămâne în proprietatea distribuitorului. 𝐈𝐚𝐭𝐚̆ 𝐜𝐞 𝐬𝐩𝐮𝐧 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐞 Din totalul investiției de 500.000 de euro, aproximativ 𝟕𝟒% (𝟑𝟕𝟎.𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐝𝐞 𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐨) 𝐬𝐮𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭̦𝐢 𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐮 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐬̦𝐢 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐢 𝐝𝐢𝐧 𝐑𝐨𝐦𝐚̂𝐧𝐢𝐚 𝐬̦𝐢 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐮𝐧𝐞𝐚 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐚̆, inclusiv impozitele plătite statului. 𝐃𝐨𝐚𝐫 𝟐𝟔% (𝟏𝟑𝟎.𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐝𝐞 𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐨) 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐚̆ 𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐚, 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐦 𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐬̦𝐢 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐞. 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐳𝐢𝐞 Distribuția costurilor arată clar că cea mai mare parte a fondurilor investite rămâne în România și în Uniunea Europeană, contribuind la economia locală și la crearea de locuri de muncă. Astfel, ideea că aceste proiecte „îmbogățesc” în principal alte economii, cum ar fi cea chineză, este eronată. Investițiile în parcuri fotovoltaice nu doar că sprijină tranziția către energie verde, dar și stimulează economia locală, evidențiind beneficiile multiple pe care aceste proiecte le aduc României și Uniunii Europene. 𝑁𝑜𝑡𝑎: 𝐿𝑎 𝑆𝑖𝑚𝑡𝑒𝑙 𝑑𝑒 𝑓𝑜𝑎𝑟𝑡𝑒 𝑚𝑢𝑙𝑡𝑒 𝑜𝑟𝑖 𝑐ℎ𝑖𝑎𝑟 𝑠̦𝑖 𝑖𝑛𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑡𝑜𝑎𝑟𝑒𝑙𝑒 𝑠𝑢𝑛𝑡 𝑚𝑎𝑑𝑒 𝑖𝑛 𝑈𝐸.

📢🌍 România face un pas mare spre stocarea geologică a CO₂! 🇷🇴 România actualizează legislația privind captarea și stocarea carbonului (CCS) prin Proiectul de lege L635/2024, aliniindu-se la normele UE pentru decarbonizare. Această schimbare deschide noi oportunități pentru investiții, locuri de muncă și tranziția energetică sustenabilă. 👇🔗 Citește articolul complet pe https://lnkd.in/dUEzcrmZ #CCSRomania #EnergieVerde #Decarbonizare #Sustenabilitate #LegislațieVerde #TranzițieEnergetică #CO2Storage #ViitorSustenabil #EconomieVerde

Revoluția Verde a Spaniei‼️ ACS Center for Sustainability: țara Iberică Își Propune să Devină
Epicentrul Global al Hidrogenului Verde
și al Energiilor Regenerabile 🇪🇸💚⚡
Independență Energetică și Inovație Sustenabilă #sustainables #NGO #greenhydrogen #renewableenergy #cleanenergy #sustainability #climateaction #energytransition #hydrogeneconomy #netzero

📢 Moment profesional important la Proiectul “Tranziția Ecologică în Practică”! 🌿🔬 Astăzi am avut onoarea să prezint raportul de proiect, în care am participat ca expert cheie în echipa TDP Partners, dedicat explorării producerii de hidrogen și amoniac verde în sud-estul României. Highlights: 
✅ Prezentare detaliată despre potențialele căi de utilizare a NH3 verde
✅ Studii de caz practice: aplicații HVAC, mobilitate, agricultură
✅ Discuții profunde despre transferul de cunoștințe și implicarea comunității Un mare MULȚUMESC organizatorilor Emergy – Creating sustainable stories, Linde Gaz România, Innovation Norway dar și colaboratorilor TDP Partners & Forumul Agricultorilor și Procesatorilor Profesioniști din România, Lupa Research pentru această platformă extraordinară de a dezbate viitorul energetic sustenabil! 💡 Împreună construim soluții pentru o tranziție energetică inteligentă și responsabilă! 🌍 #TranzitieEcologica #EnergieVerde #Sustenabilitate #Hidrogen #Inovatie #RomaniaVerde

As companies and traders gear up for the hydrogen economy, one critical question looms: How can we guarantee that the hydrogen we buy, sell, and use is as environmentally friendly as it claims to be? 💡 While synchronizing regulations and markets  needs multilateral dialogue, we don’t have to reinvent the wheel, system design can encompass learnings from  a proven tool: #GuaranteesofOrigin (GO). For over two decades, AIB has built reliable and transparent energy tracking systems, ensuring consumer trust and market integrity. Now, as hydrogen certification takes shape, these lessons are more relevant than ever. Tracking and Certification are complementary yet separate things. A tracking instrument, like a guarantee of origin, which is one possible format of a #digitalproductpassport, can convey certification of compliance with criteria. 📢 At Hyvolution Paris, our expert Katrien Verwimp delivered a keynote tat the IPHE event on Mutual Recognition of Certification Schemes for Hydrogen, bringing AIB’s expertise into the conversation. She subsequently moderated a panel with Florea Tudor, Jan Stelter, Wael Almazeedi, Sylvie Denoble-Mayer, and Christian Krueger, which made one thing clear: 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 functional 𝐡𝐲𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐧 𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐲. 🤝💬 To build a truly synchronized and trustworthy hydrogen certification framework, we must keep talking, exchanging expertise, and solving challenges together. Collaboration is the key to making it work. #GuaranteesOfOrigin #HydrogenCertification #EnergyTracking #Hyvolution2025 #HyvolutionParis #LowCarbon #Renewable

#EnergieNucleară ⚛️ se transformă în #OțelVerde 🏭 și #ÎngrășăminteDurabile 🌱 România, un jucător industrial cheie în Europa 🇷🇴🇪🇺 Cancelarul german Olaf Scholz a confirmat recent deschiderea față de utilizarea hidrogenului produs din energie nucleară în Franța pentru producția de oțel verde în Germania. Această decizie deschide noi perspective pentru România 🚀 #HidrogenCuEmisiiScăzute ♻️ revoluționează industria: - Reducerea emisiilor de CO2 cu până la 95% în producția de oțel 💪 - Îngrășăminte neutre climatic până în 2050 🌍 România are potențialul de a deveni un actor major: - Capacitate nucleară semnificativă ⚡ - Oportunități de export către Europa Centrală 📈 Provocări: - Necesitatea modernizării industriale 🏗️ - Implementarea tehnologiei de electroliză 🔬 #TransformareIndustrială #DecarbonizareEuropa #IndustriaRomânească https://lnkd.in/d34QCewc https://lnkd.in/dNfgTPGe https://lnkd.in/dtWqwpbT https://lnkd.in/dM_p96pB https://lnkd.in/dfgMAfE3 https://lnkd.in/d8c3Re6F https://lnkd.in/dHtV2PPG https://lnkd.in/d9sR9fEU https://lnkd.in/dcEkYMGX https://lnkd.in/dFseEbYU https://lnkd.in/dcb5KMTn https://lnkd.in/du3is_Ns https://lnkd.in/da_bzRVF https://lnkd.in/d3UbmMJA https://lnkd.in/dk5xCHab https://lnkd.in/dPStqakW