Monitor of the Romanian Photovoltaic Projects
investing directly in utility-scale renewable energy generation (including when coupled with storage), across all well‐established, emerging or less established technologies (including solar
Tariff in solar+ESS auction 5.8% lower than previous
In a significant development for India''s renewable energy sector, a solar project integrated with energy storage has recorded a tariff of ₹3.32 per unit—5.8 per cent lower than the rate discovered in a similar tender by SECI in
Aukera among onshore wind winners in Romania''s
Last month, Aukera was included in the list of recipients awarded state grants for battery energy storage deployment in the country. Romania concluded a 1.5-GW CfD auction, in which it awarded 1,096 MW of
Romania Sets Ambitious Targets for Photovoltaic Expansion by 2030
During the COP28 climate summit in Dubai, Romanian President Klaus Iohannis announced his country''s commitment to installing over eight gigawatts (GW) of photovoltaic renewable energy
Neutral Romania in 2050: New Energy Strategy''s Top Priorities
Romania has committed in its LTS (Romania''s Long-Term Strategy for Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions – Neutral Romania in 2050) to an installed wind and solar energy
Romania invites fresh bids to support batteries for
Romania has also earmarked EUR 199 million to support new capacities for the production and recycling of batteries and solar cells and panels. With this reopened bidding, the ministry aims to see the two-hour duration
EC clears EUR-3bn scheme for solar, wind CfD
The round will be held as part of a wider plan to award CfDs to 10 GW of wind and solar capacity by 2030. The EC has determined that the scheme aligns with the conditions set out in the Temporary Crisis and Transition
Romania to open new CfD auction for renewables by end-Q3
Romania will hold its second contract for difference (CfD) tender by the end of the third quarter and will seek to award 1.47 GW of solar and 2 GW of wind power capacity.
Romania Energy Ministry Launches 1st Renewable Energy Auction
For wind energy, the ceiling price is capped at €82 ($90.4)/MWh, while for solar it is set at €78 ($86)/MWh. Winning projects will win energy supply contracts for a period of 15
Romania Announces Auction for 3.4 GW Solar and Wind Projects
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,
First CfD tender results in Romania
CfD Tender main aspects Romania has launched for the 1st time a Contracts for Difference (CfD) auction program for renewable energy projects. The 1st round, for 0.5 GW solar capacity and 1
Romania to hold CfD tender for 3.5 GW of wind, solar capacity
The estimated weighted average strike prices in the first auction were 65 euro ($71.71) per MWh for electricity from onshore wind farms and 51 euro per MWh for solar
Utility-scale Renewable Energy Tendering Trends in
Innovations include India''s first large-scale offshore wind tender totalling 4GW, issued in early 2024, with a 500MW concentrated "solar + thermal storage" tender to follow in early 2025.
ROMANIA: Modelling of the Romanian electricity
In either scenario, Romania becomes a net exporter of electricity from 2030. 17.5 GW of solar capacities as well as 17.7 GW onshore and 7.3 GW offshore wind is sufficient to achieve a decarbonised power sector by
Australia''s next CIS tender to procure 10 GW solar, wind, storage
Ambition The CIS is seeking a total of 23 GW of new wind and solar and 9 GW of energy storage capacity by 2030 in pursuit of Australia''s target of 82% renewable generation
Romania
Romania has set ambitious targets for renewable energy, aiming to increase its share in the total energy mix. Wind energy has seen substantial growth, with numerous wind farms in operation, while solar energy is becoming
Romania launches second renewables auction
The government set a maximum strike price of €73/MWh for solar and €80/MWh for wind. Romania launched its first CfD auction in September 2024, offering up to 500 MW of solar and 1 GW of wind.
Romania''s ambitious energy storage plans: 5 GW by
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
Government announces $34M in aid for energy-boosting factory:
The tender is part of Romania''s commitment to reach at least 2.5 GW of energy storage by the end of this year, 5 GW by 2026, and 8 GW of renewable energy capacity by
OVERVIEW
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
EPG
EPG is an independent, non-profit think tank focused on energy and climate policy in Romania and the European Union. Founded in 2014, EPG operates as a policy research institute primarily financed through competitive grants,
Romania''s First CfD Auction for Renewable Energy: Key
The Romanian Ministry of Energy successfully concluded its first Contracts for Difference (CfD) auction, awarding contracts for over 1,500 MW of new renewable energy capacity. A total of 21
ROMANIA: All CfD contracts have been signed. 21
The electricity market operator OPCOM has published the list of 21 companies with which contracts were signed after the completion of the first auction related to the Contracts for Difference (CfD) mechanism 21 companies
DRI, OMV Petrom sign Romania''s largest physical PPA so far
DRI has 299 MW in its portfolio in Romania, including the first wind farm built in the country in a decade. The company aims to deliver 1 GW of renewable energy and battery