Târgu Jiu/Rovinari, September 11, 2025 – The RenewAcad project, funded by OMV Petrom and implemented by Funda?ia ?anse Egale with the support of Wind Power Energy through the RenewAcad training center, has successfully concluded after two training stages. In total, 214 individuals with mining experience completed the course accredited by the Ministry of Labor and Social Solidarity – “Installer for Solar Photovoltaic Systems,” gaining essential skills for integration into a sustainable economy.

The first stage took place in December 2023 in Târgu Jiu, where 104 participants from Oltenia benefited from the re-skilling program. The second stage was completed on September 11, 2025, in Rovinari, training an additional 110 participants. Thus, the project achieved its goal: training over two hundred specialists in the renewable energy sector.

“The energy transition requires people prepared to take the step into new green industries. Through the RenewAcad Târgu Jiu project, which was a real success, 214 individuals with mining experience received the chance to re-skill in a future-oriented field, and this success confirms that Romania is ready for change. Now, they have a new opportunity and can consider a new career as mining activity further decreases or ceases entirely,” said Sebastian Enache, Director of Wind Power Energy.

Interest in the RenewAcad project was very high, with demand exceeding the available places threefold.

“OMV Petrom supports the sustainable development of communities through investments in education and professional retraining. RenewAcad offered a new perspective to people who have contributed for decades to energy production and who, through this project, have acquired valuable skills in renewable energy. We are pleased to have been able to support this tangible transition to green jobs,” said Franck Neel, Member of the Executive Board of OMV Petrom.

Participants had diverse profiles – electricians, mechanical fitters, engineers, programmers – and the training combined theory with practical applications. Satisfaction levels were remarkable, with over 98% of participants expressing high satisfaction with the quality of instruction, organization, and interaction with trainers.

About OMV Petrom

OMV Petrom is the largest integrated energy producer in Southeastern Europe, with an annual crude oil and gas production of approximately 40 million boe in 2024. The Group has a refining capacity of 4.5 million tons per year and operates a highly efficient 860 MW natural gas power plant. In the retail petroleum distribution market, the Group is present in Romania and neighboring countries through approximately 780 gas stations under two brands – OMV and Petrom.

Since 2007, OMV Petrom has integrated corporate responsibility principles into its business strategy. Between 2007 and 2024, the company allocated around €190 million for community development in Romania, focusing on environmental protection, education, health, and local development.

About Funda?ia ?anse Egale

Funda?ia ?anse Egale is dedicated to creating better educational and health environments for children and adolescents, including supporting professional training and re-skilling in future-oriented fields such as renewable energy.

About Wind Power Energy, through the RenewAcad Training Center

RenewAcad is the largest network of renewable energy training centers in Romania, providing accredited and authorized technical courses for professional development in the renewable energy sector. With over six local training centers in Bucharest, Buz?u, Constan?a, Petrila, Rovinari, and Arad, RenewAcad delivers professional training, recruitment, and social integration services, helping community members participate in renewable energy investments in Romania and beyond.