View all macro and energy indicators in the Romania energy report 18/08/2025 - Romania awards over 2.75 GW in second CfD auction for wind and solar power 23/07/2025 - Rezolv Energy
Burduja revealed that the ceiling, the maximum bidding prices, would be EUR 91 per MWh for photovoltaics and EUR 93 per MWh for wind farm projects. The levels were determined with consultants and the European Bank
Last week, more than 100 solar industry representatives gathered in Bucharest to discuss the challenges and opportunities for solar in Romania, highlighting the growing interest in this re-emerging EU market. According to
The maximum strike prices are set at €80 (~$89.72)/MWh for wind and €73 (~$81.87)/MWh for solar projects. The first CfD auction was launched in September 2024,
In both scenarios, the increasing demand of electricity is driven mainly by investments in new RES and natural gas capacities, resulting in increases of relative shares for Wind, Solar and
Romania launches second CfD auction in May 2025, offering 3.5 GW for wind and solar with updated rules to boost investor confidence and EU alignment.
Romania has set ambitious targets for developing renewable energy sources, including solar power. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of large-scale PV
The Romanian economy has grown strongly since 2005: GDP has trebled and forecasts point to continued growth boosted by low tax rates. Per-capita GDP is less than half the EU average, although much closer on a purchasing power
Within this capacity, around 4,560 MW are attributed to wind and solar projects. With a considerable amount of projects in the pipeline, it''s also worth mentioning that the power grid can absorb only 9 GW of new renewable energy capacities,
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PVMars lists the costs of 1mwh-3mwh energy storage system (ESS) with solar here (lithium battery design). The price unit is each watt/hour, total price is calculated as: 0.2 US$ * 2000,000 Wh = 400,000 US$. When solar modules
Romania is located in an area with a good solar potential of 210 sunny days per year and with an annual solar energy flux between 1,000 kWh /m 2 /year and 1,300 kWh/m 2 /year.
Romania Romania awards 1.4 GW of solar at average €40.46/MWh in second auction Romania has allocated 1,488 MW of solar in its second contracts for difference (CfD) auction for renewables.
Romania''s electricity mix is one of the most balanced in the European Union, with coal, hydropower, natural gas, nuclear energy, and wind power having comparable shares of
Romania expects its overall energy storage to amount to at least 2.5 GW in operating power at the end of 2025, and to expand to as much as 5 GW a year later, local media reported, citing Minister of Energy Sebastian
Nowadays, Romania remains a major force in the industry of solar power, with solar installations dating back to the early 1970s already being established. Today, let''s list 20 of the most notable solar projects found
PPA prices have largely followed the decline in solar''s LCOE over time, but newly signed longer-term PPA prices have increased since 2021, to an average of $35/MWh (levelized, in 2023 dollars). Solar''s average energy and capacity
Most wind operators in Romania have hedged their power sales in long-term contracts and do not benefit from the current spikes in electricity prices. The tax measure had somewhat penalized
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The growth of solar and wind power capacities depends largely on their cost and tariff trends. Various domestic policies and global shocks have impacted these two factors. This article examines the trends in solar and wind
Solar Installed System Cost Analysis NREL analyzes the total costs associated with installing photovoltaic (PV) systems for residential rooftop, commercial rooftop, and utility-scale ground-mount systems. This work has
The auction is for a capacity of 3,472 MW, with 2,000 MW for onshore wind and 1,472 MW for solar energy projects. The maximum strike prices are set at €80 (~$89.72)/MWh
The conclusion of the figures presented by Transelectrica is that, in Romania, wind power plants had, in five years, 2019-2023, an average capacity factor of 26%, and
ACQUISITIONS Completion of acquisitions | December 2024 ny which owns ready-to-build rights for developing a 48 MW DC solar plant alongside a 16 MWh battery storage facili y in Buzau
The maximum bidding prices are set at €80 per MWh for wind energy and €73 per MWh for solar energy. In the first round, which closed last year, financing contracts were
Romania aims to have at least 2.5 GW of battery energy storage systems (BESS) in operation by next year and to surpass 5 GW of capacity by 2026 under a plan that is seen to help it cope with high energy
The contract price is EUR 64.9 per MWh. The second-biggest winner is called BuzăuRe and its developer, First Look Solution, is ultimately owned by Rezolv Energy, the article adds.
In March the European Commission approved a EUR 3bln (RON 15.22bln) Romanian scheme to support installations producing electricity from onshore wind and solar
The weighted average of accepted wind power prices is EUR 65 per MWh, compared to EUR 51 per MWh for photovoltaics. Officials in Romania are hoping that the EUR 3 billion approved from the European Union’s Modernisation Fund will cover the costs of the new 15-year CfD mechanism for solar and wind power.
April 10 (SeeNews) - Romania's energy ministry plans to support the development of 2,000 MW of onshore wind and 1,472 MW of solar capacities under its second contract for difference (CfD) auction, it said. Wind park. Source: Engie Romania
Wind and solar power projects with a combined capacity over 1.5 GW in Romania are eligible for subsidies under a contract-for-difference (CfD) scheme. The first round of auctions resulted with ten and eleven winning bids, respectively.
The winners include only two firms with majority Romanian capital. The largest wind power project, Peștera 2, is for 245 MW. The main co-owners of the developer, Radramo Power, are Marius Felician Gherasim (40%), Ion Rusei (20%) and Cyprus-based RNV Trade Mark Co. Ltd (20%). The contract price is EUR 64.9 per MWh.
Over 600 MW of new capacity was added in 2023 – 496 MW of that was solar. Romania is targeting 8.3 GW of solar and 7.6 GW of wind by 2030. Prosumers (like households with rooftop PV) are growing fast, backed by generous subsidies.
Romania is targeting 8.3 GW of solar and 7.6 GW of wind by 2030. Prosumers (like households with rooftop PV) are growing fast, backed by generous subsidies. But there are growing pains: grid bottlenecks are slowing down connections, prompting new rules and capacity auctions starting in 2026.
