Romania’s energy storage market: opportunities and challenges

Romania aims to phase out coal plants and integrate 7 GW of renewable energy by 2030. This ambitious move will increase the share of renewable energy to 34%, enhancing sustainability and resilience. However, the variability introduced by solar and wind energy, dependent on weather conditions, poses a challenge to the grid.

Energy storage emerges as a crucial solution to balance these fluctuations, ensuring a steady energy supply to Romanian households and businesses. The government’s recent call for tenders for at least 240 MW/480 MWh of energy storage, alongside plans to convert coal plants into gravity storage systems, signals the beginning of a burgeoning market for energy storage.