Romania allocates EUR 150 million for standalone battery storage

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A solar project from developer Econergy in Romania. The country''s solar sector is set to grow substantially,which will help the battery storage market kick on. Image: Econergy. The

Romania allocates €150 million for standalone battery storage

From ESS News Romania has launched a new non-refundable funding program for battery energy storage systems to the tune of €150 million ($158 million), this time dedicated to

Romania Accelerates Battery Energy Storage Systems

Romania launches a €150M program to expand battery energy storage systems, adding 385 MW of capacity and strengthening municipal energy resilience.

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Is Romania funding a battery energy storage system?

The Romanian Ministry of Energy has announced a new round of funding from the Modernization Fund dedicated to battery energy storage systems. From ESS News Romania has launched a new non-refundable funding program for battery energy storage systems to the tune of €150 million ($158 million), this time dedicated to standalone facilities.

Is battery energy storage a pillar of Romania's energy transition?

Recent updates about investments in battery energy storage systems (BESS) in Romania indicate the technology is becoming another pillar of the country's energy transition alongside wind power. For several years now, photovoltaics, and prosumers in particular – including municipal authorities, have dominated the scene.

How long will a battery energy storage system last in Romania?

It is about to start building the BESS in Scornicești in Olt county, west of Bucharest. R.Power is planning to complete it in a year. The battery energy storage system would have a duration of two hours, translating to 254 MWh in capacity. The project received funding from the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP or, in Romanian, PNRR).

Which companies are combining Bess with solar power in Romania?

In an accelerating investment wave, companies in Romania are combining BESS with solar power, hydropower and wind power, or building standalone energy storage facilities. The group includes R.Power, Hidroelectrica, Engie and more big names.

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