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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.

How much money does Romania spend on battery technology?

The total budget allocated to the state aid scheme for battery technology is €75.76 million, with the possibility of extension up to €149.25 million. This investment reflects Romania’s strategic interest in developing a sustainable and competitive industry.

Will Romania become a European energy storage center?

A €50 million project promises to turn Romania into a European energy storage center, thanks to an agreement between US giant Lockheed Martin and Romanian company Sinteza SA.

Who is involved in a Romanian energy project?

The project is part of a wider series of initiatives supported by the Energy Ministry, which also includes other Romanian companies such as Crișana Pro Construct SA, Ecorec Recycling SRL and Grima Com SRL.

Is the Bess market heating up in Romania?

The BESS market in Romania is heating up, say local analysts and insiders. Irene Mihai, policy officer at the Romanian Photovoltaic Industry Association (RPIA) recently told pv magazine that a realistic target for the utility-scale BESS segment in Romania “would be around 2 GWh (around 1 GW of installed capacity)” for 2030.