Romania is marking a historic moment in the energy sector: for the first time in recent years, the production capacity commissioned will exceed 1,000 MW, according to Energy Minister Sebastian Burduja.
At the end of the Winter Command meeting, the Minister of Energy announced that Romania has already added 900 MW to the National Energy System (SEN) in 2024 and expects another 100-300 MW by the end of the year. This significant increase is a step forward in strengthening the country’s energy independence by providing more reliable and cleaner electricity. Key projects that have contributed to the expansion of SEN
Investments completed to date include:
- 330 MW at Rovinari, by modernizing group 5.
- 54 MW at Bicaz, a modernized hydro-aggregate that was completed after many years.
- Almost 400 MW from solar, plus biomass and storage capacity.
This diversification of energy sources reflects an accelerated pace of investment compared to previous years. In 2023, Romania added only 600 MW, and in 2022 only 60 MW. The benefits of energy investments
Minister Burduja emphasized that these achievements will lead, in the perspective:
- Lower bills for consumers thanks to higher energy production.
- Reducing carbon emissions by integrating more renewable sources.
- Energy system stability through additional storage capacity.
“Romania is producing more and more safe and cleaner electricity, and the pace of investment is starting to show clearly. This progress is essential for energy security and the transition to renewables,” the minister said. Situation of the National Energy System and outlook for winter
During the Winter Command meeting, the state of the NES was also discussed. Thanks to favorable conditions, Romania is currently exporting several hundred MW, mainly thanks to wind power, which recently exceeded 2,000 MW. However, climatic challenges, such as an extremely dry November, have reduced the water level in reservoirs to around 60-65%. However, the minister said that the reserves are “reasonable” and sufficient to get through the cold season.The year 2024 marks a significant breakthrough in Romania’s energy sector. Passing the threshold of 1,000 MW of new capacity lays the foundations for a more resilient, sustainable and future-proof energy industry.
