Expected ROI of MW scale storage system project in Romania 2025

How much money will be invested in Romania's energy sector?

Today, the Minister of Energy, Sebastian Burduja, announced on Facebook that an additional €150 million will be invested in Romania’s energy sector. "I am pleased to announce that the Ministry of Energy is launching a new call for projects financed through the Modernization Fund, aimed at investments in energy storage capacities (batteries).

How much energy does Romania have in 2025?

At the beginning of 2025, Romania boasts approximately 3,000 MW in wind energy and 1,500 MW in solar energy. An additional 2,424 MW in wind and solar projects is expected to be operational in 2025, attracting over €2 billion in investments. Romania’s Energy Goals for 2030 Achieve over 32,000 MW in total capacity by 2030.

How much money is needed for energy storage projects in Romania?

The projects must focus on building new energy storage capacities in Romania," the minister stated. According to the minister, as quoted by ZF.ro, the total budget for this state aid scheme is €150 million in non-reimbursable funds sourced from the Modernization Fund.

How many MW is a Bess project in Romania?

This project will feature a 127 MW power rating and an energy storage capacity of 254 MWh, making it one of the largest BESS projects in Romania to date. However, R.Power has not disclosed when the project will become operational.

What is R power doing in Romania?

In addition to its activities in Romania, R.Power is involved in several renewable energy and storage initiatives across Europe. In related news, IPP Renalfa has acquired a 258 MW solar project in Teleorman, Romania, which is expected to begin operations in 2027.

How much pnrr funding will Romania get?

As part of its green energy push, Romania recently announced that 18 solar and storage projects, totaling 2.5 GWh of capacity, would receive a share of €73.8 million in PNRR funding. R.Power’s project is likely among these.