The Romanian Energy Ministry has signed contracts to distribute close to EUR 70 million (USD 76.3m) in grant funding that will support the construction of a 1.5-GW solar panel manufacturing plant and five large-scale battery storage system (BESS) projects. The subsidies will be allocated under the country’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP), Minister of … Continue reading Romania grants 70 million euros for the production of photovoltaic solar energy
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Romania advancing its plans for more wind energy
After 10 years of slow growth, Romania wants to boost its wind energy again. Energy Minister Sebastian Burduja summarised their plans at the Power Shift Summit in Bucharest on 29 October: onshore wind CfD auctions starting now; grid expansion underway with the support of EU funds; and the first offshore wind in the Black Sea … Continue reading Romania advancing its plans for more wind energy
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Vestas secures 50 MW wind order in Romania
Danish wind turbine manufacturer Vestas has announced that it has secured a 50 MW supply order in Romania for 12 wind turbines. As part of Vestas’ procurement of new wind turbines in Q4 2024, an agreement has been concluded with Eolenerg Project SRL for a 50 MW wind farm in Sacele, Constanta County, south-east Romania. … Continue reading Vestas secures 50 MW wind order in Romania
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Romania’s first photovoltaic opens in Covasna county
KBK Kraft Project will build in Sfântu Gheorghe, Covasna county, the first photovoltaic panel factory in Romania. The company signed a contract with the Ministry of Energy on Thursday to receive a 19.3 million euro financing from the National Resilience and Recovery Fund (PNRR), according to a press release from the ministry. KBK Kraft Projekt … Continue reading Romania’s first photovoltaic opens in Covasna county
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Chinese company breaks ground on Romania’s photovoltaic plant
A Chinese company broke ground on a 31.82-megawatt photovoltaic power station in Calarasi County, southeast Romania, on Friday. During the ceremony, Chinese Ambassador to Romania, Han Chunlin, highlighted China’s advancements in green energy, particularly in photovoltaics and wind power, emphasizing global partnerships in the fight against climate change. He hailed the project as another milestone … Continue reading Chinese company breaks ground on Romania’s photovoltaic plant
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Romania plans to install 7 GW of offshore wind by 2035
The Government of Romania has published its new roadmap to develop up to 7 GW of offshore wind capacity to be installed within Romania’s Exclusive Economic Zone in the Black Sea.The Offshore Wind Roadmap for Romania provides a strategic analysis and explores the impact of two different offshore wind growth scenarios located at least 50 … Continue reading Romania plans to install 7 GW of offshore wind by 2035
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OX2 sells 99 MW wind farm in Romania for 2.5 billion SEK
OX2 has closed an agreement to sell a 99.2 MW onshore wind project in Romania to Nala Renewables, a joint venture between IFM Investors and Trafigura. The agreement includes construction of the wind farm and the contract value is 2.48 billion SEK*. The project is located in the Eastern part of Romania and will consist of 16 … Continue reading OX2 sells 99 MW wind farm in Romania for 2.5 billion SEK
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Vestas wins 99 MW wind power project in Romania
Vestas has received an order for 99 MW from OX2 for an undisclosed wind energy project in Romania. Vestas will deliver 16 V162-6.2 MW wind turbines. The order also includes the supply, delivery and commissioning of the wind turbines. Upon completion, Vestas will service the turbines under a 35-year Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) … Continue reading Vestas wins 99 MW wind power project in Romania
Continue readingVestas to deliver 192 MW turnkey wind energy EPC project in Romania
Vestas has received a firm order from First Look Solutions, a subsidiary of Rezolv Energy and Low Carbon, to deliver a complete engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) solution for the 192 MW Vifor wind farm in southeastern Romania. The order includes 30 V162-6.2 MW wind turbines from the EnVentus platform operating in 6.4 MW operational … Continue reading Vestas to deliver 192 MW turnkey wind energy EPC project in Romania
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Photovoltaic solar energy produced will increase by 50% in 2024 in Romania
The production of thermal plants decreased by -4.6%, that of hydroelectric plants decreased by -13.8% and even that of nuclear plants also decreased by -0.5%. Primary energy resources decreased by 3.3% in the first four months and electrical resources decreased by 1.2%, compared to the same period in 2023. According to data from the INS, … Continue reading Photovoltaic solar energy produced will increase by 50% in 2024 in Romania
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Romania towards energy independence and resilience
The Romanian Parliament adopts the country’s first Offshore Wind Energy Law. This bill comes at a time when the country needs to assert its energy independence and resilience. The deployment of its offshore wind energy resources can play a big role in achieving these goals. Romania aims to develop its first offshore wind farm by … Continue reading Romania towards energy independence and resilience
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The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) finances a wind farm with Goldwind wind turbines
In recent times, the Wind Power Action Plan has been on everyone’s lips in the industry as a way to ensure that European wind projects continue to be built with wind turbines made and designed in Europe. However, the reality is that the Wind Power Action Plan has not yet materialized and, for the time … Continue reading The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) finances a wind farm with Goldwind wind turbines
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Nordex receives an order from Romania for 30 MW of wind power
Nordex has received an order from Romania for the supply and installation of five N149/5.X wind turbines. The contract also includes a premium service contract for the maintenance of the wind turbines for 20 years. The client name and project name have been withheld at the client’s request. The wind farm is being built in … Continue reading Nordex receives an order from Romania for 30 MW of wind power
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Enel Green Power gets permission for wind farms of 513 MW in eastern Romania
Renewable electricity division Enel Green Power Romania, in the process of being taken over by the Greek PPC, has obtained the permit to connect to the national grid a number of 4 wind farms in Potoc commune, Caras Severin County, with a cumulative installed power of 513 MW. The estimated deadline for completion and commissioning … Continue reading Enel Green Power gets permission for wind farms of 513 MW in eastern Romania
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First Offshore Wind Energy Tenders in Romania
The Ministry of Development, Public Works and Administration has launched the tender for the preparation of the appropriate assessment study and the environmental report for the ‘Maritime Spatial Planning’ (MSP). Maritime spatial planning aims to organise human activities in these areas to meet various environmental, economic, and social objectives and is regulated by Directive 2014/89/EU. … Continue reading First Offshore Wind Energy Tenders in Romania
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Vestas wins an order for 60 MW of wind power in Romania
Vestas has received a 60 MW order from DTEK Renewable International & Moldova Eolian to power the Ruginoasa wind farm in Romania. The order includes a total of ten V162-6.2 MW wind turbines in 6.0 MW operating mode at a hub height of 125 m. The order includes the supply, installation and commissioning of the … Continue reading Vestas wins an order for 60 MW of wind power in Romania
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Siemens Gamesa opens a new stage for the wind energy in Romania with the first wind farm in ten years
Siemens Gamesa collaborates once again with the promoter Eurowind Energy and will build a 48 MW wind farm. The project will be equipped with 8 SG 6.6-170 wind turbines, one of the most powerful in the onshore wind segment, and will begin installation in 2024. This is the first order for a wind order in … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa opens a new stage for the wind energy in Romania with the first wind farm in ten years
Continue readingRomanian price measures undermine the wind energy market
The Romanian Government introduced a set of three measures to tackle high energy prices. The underlying thought behind these new rules is to support consumers who would struggle otherwise. But they are simultaneously putting excessive pressure on power generators and distributors. First, domestic and corporate consumers receive financial compensation for their elevated power bills. This … Continue reading Romanian price measures undermine the wind energy market
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Romania’s first offshore wind power projects
wpd offshore has applied for the development of offshore wind energy projects in the Romanian sector of the Black Sea. The Black Sea 1 and Black Sea 2 projects (respectively 500 MW and 1.4 GW) will be developed and built offshore Romania. Currently the company is in dialogue with governmental authorities to support the drafting … Continue reading Romania’s first offshore wind power projects
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Romania: new measures on electricity prices put wind energy expansion at risk
Today Romania adopted a set of measures, including a new tax on electricity producers, as a response to the current high electricity prices. These measures will significantly harm the future of wind energy in Romania, says WindEurope CEO Giles Dickson. Romania is considering a second phase of wind energy expansion. That could be seriously undermined now. … Continue reading Romania: new measures on electricity prices put wind energy expansion at risk
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