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Romania: Hidroelectrica launches first energy storage project at Crucea Nord wind farm

Romanian electricity producer Hidroelectrica has signed a contract with Prime Batteries Technology and Enevo Group to install a Li-ion battery storage system at the Crucea Nord wind farm. The €16 million project (excluding VAT) will deliver a 36 MW / 72 MWh storage facility aimed at improving wind farm efficiency, providing balancing services to Romania’s […]

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Romania: OMV Petrom and Romgaz advance Neptun Deep project with new exploration well

OMV Petrom and Romgaz, partners in the Neptun Deep offshore gas project, are preparing to drill a new exploration well as part of their concession agreement commitments. The companies have identified two potential drilling locations, both of which will undergo permitting, though only one site will ultimately be selected for operations. The exploration activity represents

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Romania: ENNA Solar expands into romanian market with major solar project acquisition

Croatia’s ENNA Solar, part of the ENNA Group, has signed an agreement with Austria’s Kraftfeld Energy to acquire a ready-to-build solar project in Romania. The deal includes full ownership of special purpose vehicle PVP Cepheus, which developed the project in Giurgiu county. The 87.5 MW solar plant will be constructed in Mihăilești, approximately 25 km

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Romania: Nofar Energy finalizes major contract for 265 MW solar power plant

Nofar Energy has secured a comprehensive contract for a 265 MW solar power plant in Corbii Mari, Dambovita County, just west of Bucharest. The contract covers all phases of the project, from engineering to long-term operations and maintenance. This large-scale development is one of the biggest solar projects in Romania. The project will be developed

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Romania: Banca Transilvania backs Simtel with €28 million to complete Giurgiu solar power plant

Banca Transilvania is extending €28 million in financial support to Simtel, a leading Romanian renewable energy company, to complete the development of a solar power plant in Giurgiu. The funding package includes a €16 million investment loan and a €12 million bridge loan, enabling Simtel to finalize the project, which is currently about 80% complete.

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Romania: Eximprod Group completes 50 MW solar power plant in Prahova

Eximprod Group has successfully completed the construction of a 50 MW solar power plant in Ciorani, located in Romania’s Prahova County, marking a major milestone in the country’s renewable energy efforts. With an installed capacity of 49.5 MW, the solar facility is now undergoing final commissioning procedures and is in the process of being connected

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Romania: Electricity production drops despite increased consumption in early 2025

Electricity consumption in Romania rose during the first two months of 2025, even as domestic production saw a significant decline, according to data published by the National Institute for Statistics (INS). Total electricity consumption reached 8.83 TWh, representing a 2.3% increase compared to the same period in 2024. Industrial usage accounted for the majority, with

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Romania ends 2024 as net electricity importer amid weak hydropower and wind output

In 2024, Romania became a net importer of electricity due to a poor performance from its hydropower plants and underwhelming wind energy generation. According to the National Institute of Statistics (INS), electricity exports totaled 10.8 TWh, while imports reached 13.8 TWh, resulting in a commercial deficit of 3 TWh. From a financial perspective, electricity exports

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Romania: Hidroelectrica launches €20 million tender for Pascani hydropower project

Romanian state-owned electricity producer Hidroelectrica has allocated approximately €20 million (excluding VAT) for advancing the Pascani hydropower plant (HPP) project on the Siret River. The investment focuses on acquiring and installing hydromechanical systems for four gates of the spillway dam. The contract encompasses a full turnkey solution, including design services, construction work, as well as

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Romania advances small modular reactor project at Doicești amid growing energy demands

Romania’s small modular reactor (SMR) initiative at Doicești is making steady progress, according to Cosmin Ghita, CEO of state-owned electricity producer Nuclearelectrica. The project is currently in the second phase of Front-End Engineering and Design (FEED 2), where detailed site evaluations and design adaptations are being carried out to ensure seamless integration with the national

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