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Romania: Engie expands renewable portfolio with new 37.2 MW solar power plant in Prahova Read More »

Romania: Engie expands renewable portfolio with new 37.2 MW solar power plant in Prahova

Engie Romania has completed its sixth solar power plant in Aricestii Rahtivani commune, Prahova county, with an installed capacity of 37.2 MW. This marks a significant step in the company’s renewable energy expansion and commitment to the energy transition. The new facility covers 57 hectares and is expected to generate about 57 GWh of clean […]

Romania aims for 6.5 GW wind power capacity by 2028 amid Europe’s renewable energy surge Read More »

Romania aims for 6.5 GW wind power capacity by 2028 amid Europe’s renewable energy surge

Romania is projected to reach 6.5 gigawatts (GW) of installed wind power capacity by 2028, with 3 GW expected to be added within the next three years, according to the Romanian Wind Energy Association (RWEA). This rapid growth is driven by a new generation of wind turbines that are three times more powerful than those

Romania: Energy Regulator ANRE denies claims of discounted gas exports to Austria Read More »

Romania: Energy Regulator ANRE denies claims of discounted gas exports to Austria

Romania’s National Energy Regulatory Authority (ANRE) has strongly denied recent accusations that the country exports natural gas to Austria at discounted rates, allegedly disadvantaging Romanian consumers. In a public statement, ANRE rejected what it called misleading claims made by certain political figures, emphasizing that such narratives contradict Romania’s economic interests and energy security goals. According

Romania: EDP opens 60 MW Albina solar power plant near Timisoara, boosting renewable energy capacity Read More »

Romania: EDP opens 60 MW Albina solar power plant near Timisoara, boosting renewable energy capacity

Portuguese energy company EDP has officially inaugurated a new solar facility near Timisoara, marking a major milestone in Romania’s renewable energy development. The Albina solar power plant, with an installed capacity of 60 MW, is now the largest solar project in Timis county. The Albina plant has already started generating electricity, adding valuable capacity to

Romania: Electricity consumption rises slightly in early 2025 amid decline in production and primary energy resources Read More »

Romania: Electricity consumption rises slightly in early 2025 amid decline in production and primary energy resources

According to data from the National Institute for Statistics (INS), Romania’s electricity consumption in the first four months of 2025 totaled 16.95 TWh, marking a 1.5% increase compared to the same period in 2024. Industrial electricity consumption reached 12.68 TWh, showing a slight decline of 0.2% from the previous year. Household consumption rose by 5.5%,

Romania approves 246 MW Ialomita Nord wind farm, backed by CfD mechanism Read More »

Romania approves 246 MW Ialomita Nord wind farm, backed by CfD mechanism

Romania’s Energy Regulatory Authority (ANRE) has approved the construction of the Ialomita Nord wind farm, a major renewable energy project with a planned capacity of over 246 megawatts (MW). The initiative is being developed by Portuguese energy company Greenvolt through its Romanian subsidiary, Tandarei Solar. Ialomita Nord is set to become one of the largest

Romania: Electricity market sees moderate price rise and lower volume in May 2025 Read More »

Romania: Electricity market sees moderate price rise and lower volume in May 2025

In May 2025, the average price of electricity on the day-ahead market of Romania’s OPCOM energy exchange reached 85.9 euros per megawatt-hour (MWh). This marks a 5.14% increase compared to May 2024, but a slight 0.64% decrease from April 2025, when the average price was 86.44 euros/MWh. The total traded volume on the day-ahead market

Romania: Court suspends environmental permit for nearly completed Rastolița hydropower power plant Read More »

Romania: Court suspends environmental permit for nearly completed Rastolița hydropower power plant

The Cluj-Napoca Court of Appeal has issued a temporary suspension of the environmental approval for Hidroelectrica’s Rastolița hydropower project, despite the facility being over 90% complete and scheduled to begin operations in November. The ruling is not yet final and is part of an ongoing legal dispute. Romania’s Minister of Energy, Sebastian Burduja, commented on

Romania: Senate clears way for Tarnita-Lăpuștești pumped-storage hydropower plant Read More »

Romania: Senate clears way for Tarnita-Lăpuștești pumped-storage hydropower plant

The Romanian Senate has approved a new legislative measure allowing construction to begin on the long-delayed Tarnita-Lăpuștești pumped-storage hydropower plant without the need for a new feasibility study. This decision is expected to break years of bureaucratic deadlock and accelerate the development of one of Romania’s most significant energy infrastructure projects. The approved amendment to

Romania calls for delay in coal plant closures, citing energy security concerns Read More »

Romania calls for delay in coal plant closures, citing energy security concerns

Romania has made it clear that shutting down coal-fired units at the Energy Complex (EC) Oltenia, as outlined in its Resilience and Recovery Plan (PNRR), would undermine its energy security. The Ministry of Energy warns that this move would increase reliance on imported electricity from neighboring countries such as Serbia and Bulgaria, where coal remains

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