Nokian Tyres is taking a major step towards sustainability with a long-term agreement to source renewable energy for its new passenger car tyre factory in Romania. The partnership with Enery, a renewable energy provider, ensures the facility will operate entirely on zero CO2 emission energy for at least 11 years, starting in 2025.

This collaboration not only underpins Nokian’s commitment to reducing its carbon footprint but also enables Enery to construct a new solar power plant in southern Romania. The move aligns with Romania’s increasing focus on renewable energy, a critical part of its goal to add 11.9 GW of new renewable capacity by 2030.

According to Nokian Tyres, this sustainable energy source will play a vital role in achieving its environmental objectives while supporting the regional push for clean energy solutions.

Romania's Renewable Energy Boom

Romania’s southern region has become a hotspot for solar energy development. Several significant projects are already underway, including:

• OMV Petrom’s 710 MW Solar Complex in Teleorman County, which is in the contractor selection phase.
• The 172 MW Iepuresti Solar PV Park in Giurgiu, set to be operational in 2024.
• RICHRBT’s Four Solar Power Plants totalling 230 MW of capacity in southern Romania.
• A 60 MW Solar Farm in Dolj County, backed by €24.4 million in funding.
• Two solar plants with a combined 300 MW capacity, financed by EBRD and Raiffeisen Bank International.

These projects reflect a nationwide shift towards clean energy solutions, with significant investment pouring into the southern region to meet national and EU sustainability targets.

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