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Will Romania reopen a call to support battery storage projects?

Romania’s Ministry of Energy has reopened its call to support projects of battery storage for renewable energy integration, seeking at least 240 MW and 480 MWh of resources. The original call, which referred to at least 620 MWh, was expected to see projects selected by the end of 2023, according to reports.

How much does Romania spend on battery energy storage in 2026?

Romania has also earmarked EUR 199 million to support new capacities for the production and recycling of batteries and solar cells and panels. With this reopened bidding, the ministry aims to see the two-hour duration battery energy storage system (BESS) facilities up and running by mid-2026. The budget for the BESS projects is EUR 79.6 million.

Will Romania re-launch a battery storage tender in 2026?

Romania's energy ministry has re-launched a competitive tender for battery storage projects, seeking to have at least 240MW/480MWh of energy storage facilities up and running by mid-2026. Meanwhile, another tender for the construction of an industrial chain for battery storage and solar panels will...

What is a battery energy storage scheme in Romania?

The aim of the scheme is to support investments in battery electricity storage facilities, allowing for a smooth integration of renewable energy coming from wind and solar sources in the Romanian power system. Under the scheme, the aid will take form of a direct grant to projects selected through a competitive bidding process.

Why should Romania Invest in energy storage batteries and photovoltaics?

If Romania can gain an advantage in the energy storage battery and photovoltaic industry and attract industrial capital from inside and outside the EU to invest in this field, it will help the EU to realise an autonomous and controllable sustainable energy supply chain.

Will NRRP support Romania's battery and solar photovoltaic manufacturing sectors?

The Ministry of Energy has recently announced a call for proposals to support Romania's battery and solar photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing sectors, worth €199 million and funded through the NRRP.