LFP battery system project financing options in Romania 2025

How much will Romania spend on battery energy storage systems?

The Romanian government has allocated EUR 103.5 million ($108.6 million) to support investments in battery energy storage systems and deliver at least 240 MW/480 MWh by 2025. The government of Romania is looking to support the deployment of commercial and industrial (C&I) battery energy storage systems (BESS) to the tune of EUR 103.5 million.

Will Romania reopen a call to support battery storage projects?

Romania’s Ministry of Energy has reopened its call to support projects of battery storage for renewable energy integration, seeking at least 240 MW and 480 MWh of resources. The original call, which referred to at least 620 MWh, was expected to see projects selected by the end of 2023, according to reports.

What does the NRRP financing agreement mean for Romania?

These six financing agreements mark significant progress in Romania’s efforts to develop a domestic industrial chain for battery production, assembly, and recycling, while expanding the country’s energy storage capacity, contributing to its broader NRRP goals.

Which Romanian companies are adding Bess to their renewable assets?

Other Romania-based companies, such as Parapet and Waldevar Energy, have told pv magazine that adding BESS to their renewable assets is a top priority. The May edition of pv magazine features an in-depth look at Romania’s solar and energy storage markets.

How will a Bess subsidy help Romania's energy transition objectives?

The subsidy scheme will contribute to Romania’s energy transition objectives by developing at least 240 MW/480 MWh. At this point, Romania’s installed BESS capacity is negligible. The largest system now under construction is a 7 MW lithium-ion battery owned by Megalodan Storage in Ilfov county, near Bucharest.

How much money does Romania get from NRRP?

The government has secured a total of EUR 103.48 million, of which EUR 79.6 million is from the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP), with the remaining amount coming from state funds. Romania’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan consists of EUR 14.24 billion in grants and EUR 14.94 billion in loans.