Romania expands solar capacity and tightens energy market rules

The first shipment of photovoltaic panels – part of an estimated 800,000 units for four solar parks in Ișalnița, Tismana and Rovinari – arrived in Romania. The 550 MW projects, financed by more than €400 million (about 70 % from the Modernisation Fund), are slated to become operational by 2027.

At the HAEE Energy Transition Symposium, Paul Șerbănescu warned that Romania’s energy financing will move away from traditional grants toward multi‑year financial instruments, regional cooperation and mixed‑financing schemes.

NOVA Power & Gas announced a €1 billion investment plan for 2026‑2029 to build hybrid gas‑renewable sites with large‑scale storage, starting with a platform at Câmpia Turzii and a new site at Roșiori (Satu Mare).

Transelectrica cancelled scheduled outages to keep the transmission network at full capacity as peak consumption is projected to reach around 8 000 MW, stressing the need for operational flexibility and influencing spot‑market prices.

The National Energy Regulatory Authority (ANRE) issued new rules requiring suppliers to notify customers when their monthly consumption reaches 80 % of the estimated amount and to provide a free online account for detailed usage monitoring.

Distribuție Energie Oltenia released its 2025 Sustainability Report, highlighting a 14 % carbon‑footprint reduction, €637.9 million of ESG‑aligned investments and a €1.76 billion green syndicated loan for grid development.

Polytrade Global filed a patent for its “Wings Solar Tracker”, a bifacial module‑tracking system designed to boost output, cut installation and maintenance costs, and improve resilience to extreme weather.