Saudi renewable-energy developer Altaaqa Renewables has secured regulatory approval for two Romanian photovoltaic projects that include battery energy storage. In Dobrogea, the Cuza Voda 1 and Cuza Voda 2 developments will bring a combined 63 MW of solar capacity and about 80 MWh of batteries. They have reached ready-to-build status following approval by the Romanian Energy Regulatory Authority (ANRE).
Cuza Voda 2, the larger project, will pair 34.7 MW of solar capacity with an 11.29 MW/45.13 MWh battery. Cuza Voda 1 will add 28.3 MW of photovoltaic capacity and an 8.94 MW/35.1 MWh storage system. Together, the batteries will have 20.23 MW of discharge capacity. Construction is expected to start in the first quarter of 2027, with commercial operation targeted by the end of 2028.
The storage systems are intended to shift some electricity generated during high-solar periods to later hours, helping the projects manage grid deliveries and capture higher-value periods in the wholesale market. The developments reflect a broader shift in Romania’s renewable-energy pipeline, where new solar capacity is increasingly being planned alongside storage rather than as stand-alone photovoltaic generation. This gives developers greater flexibility to manage increasingly volatile intraday generation and electricity prices.