# Renewable energy and industrial shifts in Romania

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/renewable-energy-projects-in-romanian-public-institutions
> Updated: 2026-10-11T12:00:19.000Z. Sources: 48. Developments: 2.

Romania's energy and industrial sectors are experiencing significant shifts. In the industrial sector, Renault Group CEO François Provost has issued warnings regarding the competitiveness of Dacia's manufacturing operations in Mioveni. He stated that current statistics for the plant are concerning and that the facility must urgently improve its standing within the group. To address these challenges, Provost is calling for a long-term agreement between plant management and labor unions to reduce production costs per vehicle by a minimum of 20%, with an ultimate target of 30%. He clarified that these measures are not intended to reduce existing salaries, but rather to implement more flexible wage negotiations and organizational structures. Additionally, the Renault Group is seeking support from Romanian authorities to improve industrial conditions, specifically regarding electricity pricing. Following these competitiveness concerns, Dacia has implemented production reductions at the Mioveni plant to align manufacturing output with current order volumes. The company reported production halts on October 9 and 12, 2026, specifically affecting the Duster and Bigster SUV models. Union representatives noted that daily production capacity declined from approximately 1,160 vehicles in July to roughly 1,060 vehicles in early October, an 8.6% decrease. Workers not assigned to active lines are to remain home with their collective bargaining agreement pay rights preserved. Energy infrastructure developments continue to progress. The Mintia power plant project, led by Mass Global Energy Rom, has successfully ignited its first gas turbine. This private investment, exceeding 1.2 billion euros, aims for an installed capacity of 1,700 MW to bolster national energy security. Additionally, R. Power has completed the installation of a 127 MW/254 MWh battery storage system in Scornicești. Renewable energy and gas infrastructure projects also remain active.

## Claims

- The proposed cost reductions do not involve decreasing existing salaries but require more flexible wage negotiations and activity organization. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Renault Group leadership warns that Dacia's operations in Romania are no longer competitive. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The first gas turbine at the new Mintia power plant has been successfully ignited during technical testing. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The Mintia power plant is expected to reach an installed capacity of approximately 1,700 MW. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Transgaz launched a procurement for materials and equipment in Botoșani, valued at 81.4 million lei. (single source)
- The Mintia power plant project, developed by Mass Global Energy Rom, involves a private investment exceeding 1.2 billion euros. (single source)
- Greenvolt Power secured 284 million euros in financing for a 253.1 MW wind project in Gurbănești, Romania. (single source)
- R. Power has finished installing batteries for a 127 MW/254 MWh storage system in Scornicești, Romania. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-11: Dacia reduces production at Mioveni plant to align with orders

Dacia has reduced production of Duster and Bigster models at its Mioveni plant to match order volumes, with daily output dropping by approximately 8.6% since July.

46 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/buzu-county-council-approves-91-million-lei-photovoltaic-park-project

### 2026-09-26: Botoșani Pneumophthisiology Hospital approves solar panel project

Botoșani Pneumophthisiology Hospital has approved a project to install rooftop photovoltaic panels and energy storage systems, seeking funding through the Modernization Fund.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/botoani-pneumophthisiology-hospital-approves-solar-panel-project

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