Does Romania have a grant program for battery energy storage systems?

The Romanian Ministry of Energy has launched a grant program for battery energy storage systems developed in conjunction with existing renewable energy facilities – wind, solar, or hydro. From ESS News Romania has launched a new subsidy scheme for behind-the-meter battery energy storage systems to the tune of €150 million ($158 million).

Does Romania offer a subsidy for battery energy storage systems?

From ESS News Romania has launched a new subsidy scheme for behind-the-meter battery energy storage systems to the tune of €150 million ($158 million). With the funding secured from the Modernization Fund, the Ministry of Energy launched the competitive bidding call on Tuesday. Bids will be accepted until January 17, 2025.

Will Romania's natural gas storage facilities reach 80% capacity?

BUCHAREST, Oct 3 (Reuters) - Romanian natural gas storage facilities have been filled above a targeted 80% capacity and could reach 90% by Nov. 1, deputy Energy Minister Dan Dragan said on Monday. Unlike other countries in the region, Romania relies less on Russian gas.

Will Romania supply energy security?

Andreea Campeanu for The New York Times “We will supply energy security for the neighborhood,” Virgil-Daniel Popescu, Romania’s energy minister, said in an interview after lawmakers passed legislation designed to encourage investment in gas production.

What are Romania's energy plans?

Its ambitious energy plans include completing two of the Cernavoda plants and leading the way into a new type of nuclear technology called small modular reactors. It also wants to take full advantage of substantial offshore gas fields in the deep waters of the Black Sea. Two reactors at Cernavoda meet about 20 percent of Romania’s energy needs.

What is the Romanian Energy Center?

The Romanian Energy Center (CRE) is a non-profit, non-governmental organization with the main objective to promote the active participation of Romanian state-owned and private companies in the Energy Market towards European partnerships, in European co-financed projects, and, most importantly, in the European decision-making process.