Romania’s Electrica opens two solar tenders
Romanian utility Electrica Group is running two solar tenders, a 62.5 MW project open for applications until Feb. 17, 2026, and a 77.6 MW project open for bidding until Feb. 12, 2026.
Romania commissions 400 MWh battery storage project, its largest to date
Nova Power & Gas’s 400 MWh project in Cluj County is the largest battery energy storage system (BESS) to date to have been connected to Romania’s grid.
Romania advances municipal storage buildout, 500 MWh battery project
Romania’s new €150 million ($173.8 million) municipal storage program could add 385 MW of capacity and coincides with financing for one of the country’s largest standalone battery projects, according to the government.
Romania drafts cybersecurity rules for PV, cogeneration up to 1 MW
Romania plans to amend its energy law to require the National Cybersecurity Directorate (DNSC) to define technical standards for PV and cogeneration systems up to 1 MW, aimed at preventing data breaches and safeguarding grid operations.
Romania’s Hidroelectrica to install battery storage at its hydro power plants
The state-owned utility aims to enhance grid flexibility by installing energy storage systems at all of its run-of-river hydropower plants.
Romania’s grid operator publishes rules for capacity auctions
All generation and energy storage facilities of 5 MW or larger in Romania will be required to secure grid access via annual auctions beginning January 2026. The country’s transmission and system operator, Transelectrica, has published how it plans to implement the auctions.
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. Prices of the 26 winning solar bids ranged from €35.50 ($41.59)/MWh to €45.20/MWh.
Romania adds over 900 MW of solar in H1
Romania is on track for record solar deployment in 2025, driven by subsidies for residential and commercial and industrial systems and a more favorable framework for utility-scale development.
Romanian utility signs deal for 10 MW floating solar project on reservoir
Romania’s Hidroelectrica has signed a contract with Waldevar Energy for a 10 MW floating solar project billed as Europe’s largest on a reservoir.
Romania removes double taxation on energy storage
Under the new ‘Order on the Methodological Norms’, electricity charged from the grid and subsequently discharged back onto it is exempt from several key regulated tariffs in Romania.
