ESS container project financing options in Romania 2026

How much money will Romania provide for battery energy storage systems?

The Ministry of Energy of Romania will provide just over €103 million in financial support for battery energy storage system (BESS) deployments in the country. Minister of Energy Virgil Popescu signed an order approving the state aid scheme for investments in battery energy storage systems on Monday, 28 November, announced via his Facebook page.

Which Romanian companies are adding Bess to their renewable assets?

Other Romania-based companies, such as Parapet and Waldevar Energy, have told pv magazine that adding BESS to their renewable assets is a top priority. The May edition of pv magazine features an in-depth look at Romania’s solar and energy storage markets.

Does Romania have a grant program for battery energy storage systems?

The Romanian Ministry of Energy has launched a grant program for battery energy storage systems developed in conjunction with existing renewable energy facilities – wind, solar, or hydro. Romania has launched a new subsidy scheme for behind-the-meter battery energy storage systems to the tune of EUR 150 million ($158 million).

What is Romania's energy storage requirement?

Minister of Energy Sebastian Burduja reportedly declared at a conference that Romania’s storage requirement is 4,000MWh, and that half would be covered by BESS and half by pumped hydro energy storage (PHES) technology.

Will Aukera energy secure debt financing for a Bess project?

Head of storage Bozkurt Aydinoglu, has told NPM that Aukera Energy is in conversations with potential lenders as it looks to secure debt financing for a 299.75 MWh BESS project that it is developing in Ialomița county, Romania.

Is storage a 'zero priority' of Romania's energy system?

Sebastian Burduja, minister of energy, said storage is “the zero priority” of Romania’s energy system.