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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).

Does Romania have a double taxation of stored electricity?

Romania’s National Energy Regulatory Authority (ANRE) recently eliminated the double taxation of stored electricity. The new rules exempt electricity stored and then reinjected into the grid from several tariffs, removing a significant financial barrier for investors.

What is Romania's largest battery project?

Leading the development is Nova Power & Gas, part of the Romanian E-Infra Group, which has unveiled plans for the nation’s largest battery project to date. The company will build a 400 MWh facility in Florești, Cluj county, which is expected to be operational by the end of 2025.