# Romania renewable energy and energy balance updates > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/romania-renewable-energy-and-rail-upgrades > Updated: 2026-08-21T11:56:31.000Z. Sources: 19. Developments: 3. Eurostat data released on 23 July 2026 showed that Romania’s share of renewable energy in final consumption held at 25.6% in 2025, slightly below the EU average of 26.2%. While Romania’s renewable share in the electricity sector reached 49.87%, trailing leaders like Austria and Sweden, the country outperformed Germany and France. On 24 July 2026, Romania announced infrastructure expansions funded by the EU Modernisation Fund. The state rail operator CFR signed a 97.34 million-lei contract to electrify the Brașov–Podu Olt–Sibiu–Târgu Mureș corridor to reduce diesel use. Additionally, a consortium began constructing a 14,000-panel photovoltaic park near Iași’s CET II Holboca plant, expected to generate 9.85 GWh annually. By August 2026, reports from Transelectrica indicated signs of stabilization in the national energy system for the first half of the year. Net energy production increased by 7% while domestic consumption remained stable, contributing to a 68% reduction in the physical external deficit compared to H1 2025. Although Romania has not yet returned to being a net exporter, physical export flows increased by 52%. On the macroeconomic side, Romania’s current account deficit for H1 2026 rose slightly to 1,420.2 million euros, and total external debt reached 232,772 million euros as of June 30, 2026. Newer data indicates Romania is facing an energy deficit and acting as a net importer of electricity. Preliminary 2025 figures show net electricity production at 49.5 TWh against internal consumption of 53.2 TWh. To manage market conditions and low weekend demand, Complexul Energetic Oltenia (CEO) announced a controlled shutdown of Energy Group no. 5 at the Rovinari electrocentral unit starting August 22, 2026. The unit is scheduled to be resynchronized with the National Energy System on August 24, 2026, alongside Group No. 5 at the Turceni plant. ## Claims - Romania produced approximately 49.5 TWh of net electricity in 2025. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Romania's internal net electricity consumption was approximately 53.2 TWh in 2025. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Complexul Energetic Oltenia will perform a controlled shutdown of Energy Group no. 5 at the Rovinari Power Plant starting August 22, 2026, at 01:00. (single source) - Energy Group no. 5 at the Turceni Power Plant is scheduled to be reconnected to the National Energy System on Monday, August 24, 2026, around 15:00. (single source) - A recent technical failure at the Turceni thermal power plant removed 200 MW from the system. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-21: Romania energy sector sees solar records and rising green investments Romania reaches a record 3,500 MW in solar capacity amid rising demand for green energy financing and shifting market dynamics, including projected 5% electricity price increases by 2027. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/romania-faces-electricity-deficit-as-production-falls-below-consumption ### 2026-07-24: Romania advances railway electrification and solar power projects Romania signs a 97 M‑lei contract to electrify a major rail line and begins a 49 M‑lei solar park near Iași, boosting transport speed and renewable energy supply. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/romania-advances-railway-electrification-and-solar-power-projects ### 2026-07-23: Romania's Renewable Energy Share Below EU Average at 25.6% in 2025 Eurostat data reveal Romania's renewable energy share fell to 25.6% in 2025, lagging the EU average of 26.2% and trailing top performers like Sweden and Finland. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/romanias-2025-renewable-energy-share-below-eu-average-outages-increase --- Cite as: Romania renewable energy and energy balance updates. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/romania-renewable-energy-and-rail-upgrades