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Romania: Hidroelectrica plans to install storage systems at run-of-river hydropower plants to shift surplus electricity to peak hours Read More »

Romania: Hidroelectrica plans to install storage systems at run-of-river hydropower plants to shift surplus electricity to peak hours

According to CEO Bogdan Badea, Hidroelectrica intends to introduce storage facilities at each of its run-of-river hydropower plants, allowing surplus electricity to be transferred to evening consumption periods. Badea noted that the energy market experiences 7–8 daily intervals with extremely low or even negative prices, while other periods see excessively high prices. The main challenge […]

Romania: Transelectrica unveils €130 million 2025 investment plan to expand power grid and boost renewable integration Read More »

Romania: Transelectrica unveils €130 million 2025 investment plan to expand power grid and boost renewable integration

Romanian electricity transmission operator Transelectrica has announced an investment program exceeding 130 million euros for 2025, marking its most ambitious plan in recent years. The company aims to build more than 740 kilometers of new overhead power lines by 2030, supported by over 380 million euros in combined funding from European sources and internal resources.

E.ON Energie Romania delivers 400th solar power plant, expands into long-term energy agreements Read More »

E.ON Energie Romania delivers 400th solar power plant, expands into long-term energy agreements

E.ON Energie Romania has reached a major milestone with the completion and delivery of its 400th turnkey solar power plant for partner companies, achieved in September. The total value of these projects exceeds 75 million euros. The solar facilities, installed across multiple partner locations, cover more than 374,000 square meters and include approximately 187,000 panels.

Romania: Hidroelectrica signs €20M maintenance deal with Vestas for Crucea Nord wind farm and plans 36 MW battery storage integration Read More »

Romania: Hidroelectrica signs €20M maintenance deal with Vestas for Crucea Nord wind farm and plans 36 MW battery storage integration

Hidroelectrica has selected the local subsidiary of Danish wind turbine manufacturer Vestas to handle maintenance for the wind turbines at the Crucea Nord wind farm. The five-year agreement, valued at €20 million before VAT, covers full upkeep of the Vestas V112 – 3 MW MK1a turbines and associated SCADA, PPC, and AEOS control systems. Under

Romania: Nuclearelectrica awards 42.7 million euro contract to expand Cernavoda spent fuel storage facility Read More »

Romania: Nuclearelectrica awards 42.7 million euro contract to expand Cernavoda spent fuel storage facility

Nuclearelectrica has awarded a major contract to the partnership of Concelex and Bog’Art for the expansion of the spent fuel intermediate storage facility at the Cernavoda nuclear power plant. Valued at 42.7 million euros, the contract covers the construction of six new storage modules and the installation of a high-capacity gantry crane. The project includes

Romania secures major financing for Cernavoda nuclear expansion and refurbishment Read More »

Romania secures major financing for Cernavoda nuclear expansion and refurbishment

Nuclearelectrica has secured two major financing agreements with a banking syndicate led by J.P. Morgan, providing crucial funding for Romania’s nuclear energy projects. The financing will support the refurbishment of Cernavoda Nuclear Power Plant’s Unit 1 and the preparatory phase for Units 3 and 4 construction, following shareholder approval. The lending consortium includes Banca Comerciala

Romania: Retele Electrice launches €13.2 million tender to upgrade Dobrogea electricity network Read More »

Romania: Retele Electrice launches €13.2 million tender to upgrade Dobrogea electricity network

Retele Electrice Romania has launched a public procurement process for network upgrade works in Dobrogea, with the tender valued at up to 13.2 million euros, excluding VAT. The project aims to expand distribution capacity, ensuring the necessary technical conditions to connect new consumers and integrate decentralized electricity generation. The tender includes a wide range of

Romania seeks EU approval to delay 2025 coal plant closures amid energy and job concerns Read More »

Romania seeks EU approval to delay 2025 coal plant closures amid energy and job concerns

Romanian Energy Minister Bogdan Ivan has confirmed that he is negotiating with the European Commission to postpone the 2025 deadline for closing the country’s coal mines and coal-fired power plants. Romania had committed to shutting down these facilities by the end of next year as part of an agreement made five years ago in exchange

United States grants $130 million for Moldova–Romania high-voltage transmission line to boost energy security Read More »

United States grants $130 million for Moldova–Romania high-voltage transmission line to boost energy security

The United States has provided a $130 million grant to support the construction of a new high-voltage transmission line linking Moldova and Romania. The 190-kilometer Straseni–Gutinas line aims to enhance Moldova’s energy security while strengthening cooperation with the US. Once completed, the transmission line will integrate Moldova more fully into the European electricity network. It

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