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Is Romania funding a battery energy storage system?

The Romanian Ministry of Energy has announced a new round of funding from the Modernization Fund dedicated to battery energy storage systems. From ESS News Romania has launched a new non-refundable funding program for battery energy storage systems to the tune of €150 million ($158 million), this time dedicated to standalone facilities.

Who owns a battery energy system in Romania?

Swiss firm AOT Energy has a 2 MW – 1 MWh system in Arad and Portuguese company EDPR Romania owns one of 1.2 MW and 1 MWh in Cobadin in Constanța county. Earlier this month, Electrica and Renovatio Trading received EUR 3.4 million and EUR 3 million, respectively, for battery energy storage projects in Romania.

Where is a battery storage project located in Romania?

A subsidiary of Monsson Group submitted a battery storage project of just over 2 GWh in capacity for an environmental permit in Romania. The location is near Constanța. According to the latest data, there is only 158 MWh in operation in the entire country.

Will pnrr help Romania meet its energy needs?

Earlier in November, the Ministry of Energy allocated EUR 30 million in non-reimbursable support via PNRR for 791.48 MWh of battery energy storage. Once delivered, the five projects will see Romania meet 20% of its storage needs, according to the ministry’s announcement.

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.

How much storage does Romania need?

Once delivered, the five projects will see Romania meet 20% of its storage needs, according to the ministry’s announcement. Another EUR 300 has been allocated from the Modernization Fund – EUR 150 million each for this year and next year – and this is expected to deliver at least 3 GW of storage.