The National Energy System is taking important steps towards sustainability, with high-performance wind turbines and investments in local batteries. After an episode of record energy exports, Romania is temporarily reintroducing imports, underlining the acute need to increase storage capacity.
Romania has recently recorded a significant moment on the energy scene: the energy produced by wind turbines has allowed exports of more than 1,500 MW, amid favorable weather conditions. However, increased consumption this morning has led to a return to imports, signaling the need for more efficient resource management solutions. At national level, the current energy storage capacity is around 82 MW, according to data from the middle of last month. Among the players active in this market, E-Infra stands out with two major installations, totaling 60 MW of power and 120 MWh of capacity.
Virgiliu Ivan, the head of the National Energy Dispatch, emphasized the importance of expanding storage capacity late last month, also bringing up local battery production. “We are attracting both batteries and factories developing in Romania, which is a step forward for the energy transition period. As the Romanian market becomes saturated, I am convinced that these products will also be exported,” Ivan said. By the end of 2024, estimates point to an increase in storage capacity to 100 MW power and 200 MWh capacity, with other projects in the pipeline. These developments mark an important step forward in Romania’s efforts to strengthen its position in the regional energy market, but also to meet sustainability challenges.
