Does Romania have a battery energy storage plan?

In its first, the Romanian government has allocated EU funds for two major battery energy storage projects via its National Recovery and Resilience Plan. A utility-scale solar-plus-storage site in the country’s northwest has flipped the switch.

What is Enery doing in Romania?

This week, Vienna-based Enery has commissioned a major solar and storage site in northwestern Romania. The project consists of a 51.4 MW PV plant and and a battery energy storage facility of 22 MWh.

What is Romania's most important energy project?

Earlier this month, Burduja reported progress on what he terms as “the most important project for the Romanian energy system” – the 1 GW Tarnița-Lăpuștești pumped storage hydropower plant. Romania resumed the development of the project last year, upping the planned capacity from 500 MW to 1 GW.

How will Romania grow its energy storage fleet?

Romania aims to exponentially grow its energy storage fleet over the next couple of years, as it works on its plan to deliver 36% of the nation’s energy to come from renewables by 2030, with 8.3 GW of solar and 7.6 GW of wind, and phase out coal by 2032.

Does Romania have a nuclear power plant?

Nuclear Energy has long been a cornerstone of Romania's energy strategy, providing a significant portion of the country's electricity needs through its Cernavodă Nuclear Power Plant. The regulatory framework for nuclear energy in Romania is robust, centered around the Law No. 111/1996 on the Safe Deployment of Nuclear Activities.

Which energy sources contribute to Romania's diversified energy strategy?

Other energy sources, including nuclear energy, biofuels, LNG, and geothermal energy, each contribute to Romania's diversified energy strategy. These sectors are governed by specific legal frameworks that ensure their development aligns with national and EU objectives, providing a stable and sustainable energy supply for the future.