BUCHAREST: The number of Romanians producing clean energy has increased exponentially in the past two years, reported AGERPRES, the national news agency of Romania.
‘In 2021, 13,600 prosumers were registered. In just two years, the number has grown exponentially. Today, there are more than 120,000 Romanians who have installed photovoltaic panels and produce clean energy, which they supply to the grid,’ the agency quoted the organisers of an energy forum in Bucharest as saying.
Freedom House Romania is organising on Thursday the Energy Forum event, where Romanian and foreign experts, representatives of authorities and private companies will debate the implications of the European Union’s ‘green’ objectives.
Although change is rapid, green energy development is still in its infancy in Romania. There is increasing talk of energy cooperatives, where citizens share the renewable energy they produce. Large investors are developing photovoltaic panel farms and wind farms with increasing power production, they not
ed.
But the transition to green energy is not an easy step and cannot be achieved without conventional sources, the organisers of the event said in a press release.
Source: Emirates News Agency
HORECA Lebanon, the annual meeting place for the hospitality and foodservice industries, is thrilled to announce its 28th edition. Set to take place from April 16-19 at Seaside Arena, Beirut, this highly anticipated event is poised to deliver a dynamic experience with a diverse range of activities, shows, talks, competitions and events, all centered on the theme “Embrace the Pace of Hospitality.”
With over 200 local and international exhibitors, HORECA Lebanon will be welcoming more than 12,000 local and international professionals and buyers to discover thousands of products and services.
Special features include the Employment Hub, a platform for industry recruiters to discover top talents; Technovation, where exhibitors can showcase cutting-edge technologies; and the Innovation Pavilion, a space dedicated to the latest Lebanese products and innovations.
Spanning over 10,000 square meters, HORECA Lebanon is gearing up to spotlight every facet and trend within the hospitality and foodservice industries. S
erving as a live platform for connections, insights and business opportunities, the 2024 edition promises a vibrant interactive program, including HORECA Talks, HORECA Stage, HORECA Theatre, the Buyers’ Program and the Marketplace, alongside numerous competitions and activities.
Once again, HORECA Talks aims to provide visitors with insights into the evolving hospitality landscape, featuring key players from around the region. The HORECA Stage will bring together local and international chefs and culinary experts to demonstrate top techniques and discuss industry challenges. For mixology enthusiasts, the HORECA Theatre will host mixologists and beverage experts for unique demonstrations.
The Marketplace is HORECA Lebanon’s online platform for exhibitor-visitor interactions, while the Buyers’ Program is set to bring global buyers to Lebanon, fostering new opportunities for local industrialists and SMEs.
The Hospitality Salon Culinaire, Junior Chef Competition, Lebanese Barista Competition and Lebanese Barte
nders Competition will test the skills of participants, awarding the top competitors with valuable prizes.
Joumana Dammous-Salamé, managing director of Hospitality Services, the event organizer, said: “HORECA is the annual business meeting place for the foodservice and hospitality industries. With a greater focus on creating connections and an increased emphasis on learning and interactive workshops, the coming edition promises to be a very special one, reaffirming Lebanon as the true home of hospitality, resilient in the face of challenges.”
Source: National News Agency – Lebanon