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Romania's Solar Shift Faces Pollution and Viability Concerns

2/11/2026

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Romania is pursuing a major energy transition with Europe’s largest solar farm and a shift from coal to gas.
Environmental campaigners warn the transition could raise pollution and threaten economic viability.
A report says Romania’s planned gas expansion may be unsustainable and could be decommissioned by 2035.
Romania has reduced greenhouse gases by 75% since 1990, yet fossil-fuel communities still face challenges.

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Story summary

Romania is pursuing a major energy transition with Europe’s largest solar farm and a shift from coal to gas.
Environmental campaigners warn the transition could raise pollution and threaten economic viability.
A report says Romania’s planned gas expansion may be unsustainable and could be decommissioned by 2035.
Romania has reduced greenhouse gases by 75% since 1990, yet fossil-fuel communities still face challenges.