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Nov 4, 2024
Romania Signs MoU with Japan’s Itochu to Revive Long-Stalled Tarnița-Lăpuștești Hydropower Project
On November 4, 2024, Romania’s Ministry of Energy signed a memorandum of understanding with Japan’s Itochu Corporation to develop the 1 GWh reversible hydropower plant project at Tarnița-Lăpuștești, aiming to enhance the country’s renewable energy capacity.
Romania’s Ministry of Energy has entered into a memorandum of understanding with Japan’s Itochu Corporation to advance the Tarnița-Lăpuștești hydropower project, which has been stalled for years. The project involves constructing a 1 GWh reversible hydropower plant, expected to bolster Romania’s renewable energy infrastructure and contribute to energy security. This collaboration signifies a renewed commitment to sustainable energy development and international cooperation in the energy sector. Read more.
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