In order to further stabilize power supply, reduce electricity costs, and overcome the shortcomings of traditional power grid operation, Romania has launched a new layout for energy upgrading relying on the EU special fund. The official heavy subsidy policy will be implemented to promote the popularization of smart meters and the construction of energy storage facilities in batches, fully activating the momentum of domestic smart energy development.

Funds will be disbursed in batches

Romanian Acting Prime Minister and Energy Minister Ilie Pororan officially announced that the region has been approved for a 250 million euro free subsidy from the EU Modernization Fund, which will be specifically used for the intelligent transformation of the power grid and the construction of independent battery energy storage projects. One hundred million euros will be used to promote over 800000 smart meters and implement a non competitive declaration model for the four major power distribution operators. The declaration will be launched in August 2026 and all installation work will be completed by the end of 2029. The remaining 150 million euros will be used for energy storage projects, which will be implemented through competitive auctions, with a subsidy limit of 69000 euros per megawatt hour and a single enterprise subsidy limit of 15 million euros. The plan is to add 2174 megawatt hours of energy storage capacity, and the project will be connected to the grid and put into use by the end of 2030. Keywords: energy upgrade, EU special subsidies

Empowering energy upgrade

In early July of this year, Romania finalized a cooperation agreement with the European Union, designating three years as a critical period for the expansion of energy storage infrastructure. At present, the country's dependence on electricity imports has significantly decreased, with imported electricity accounting for only 1.8% of domestic consumption. The implementation of this subsidy will drive the demand for purchasing energy storage equipment, power grid terminal hardware and other industrial chains, improve the power grid peak shaving capability, and stabilize electricity price fluctuations. At the same time, it effectively alleviates the pressure of new energy grid connection, improves the level of wind and solar energy consumption, promotes the optimization of domestic energy structure, and consolidates regional energy security and electricity price competitiveness.Editor/Min Jing