Where does Romania import electricity?

Romania exports and imports electricity to and from neighboring countries, including Hungary, Bulgaria, Serbia, Ukraine, and Moldova, and is also part of the European Union’s internal energy market, which aims to create a single, competitive market for electricity and gas across EU member states.

Why is Romania investing in battery storage?

As part of its energy transition strategy, Romania is investing in storage technologies. Through the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR), the Ministry of Energy has initiated battery storage projects with a total capacity of nearly 800 MWh. These initiatives aim to stabilise the grid and integrate intermittent renewable energy sources.

Why is the energy sector important in Romania?

IX. The energy sector is a critical component of Romania’s economy, underpinning the country’s in-dustrial growth, domestic needs, and overall economic stability. As Romania navigates its energy transition, understanding the investment needs in infrastructure, distribution networks, and storage capabilities has become increasingly important.

How can Romania reduce its energy dependence on imports?

As gas will continue to ensure 1/3 of the national electricity generation mix, in the medium run, Romania due to its reserves, could reduce its energy dependence on imports through new production capacities and reduction of demand. Eforts should continue and be speeded up in order to extend the total gas and also electricity storage capacities.

What is the energy supply structure in Romania?

III. Romania has had a balanced energy capacity structure with a diversified source of energy supply in the last decade. At the end of 2022, in the total supply of energy, the most important contribution was from oil and petroleum products (33%) and natural gas (26.4%), while solid fossil fuels repre-sented 11%.

Will Romania produce more electricity by 2035?

Based on the Romania Energy Strategy 2025-2035 the Romanian installed capacities to produce electricity will almost double by 2035, especially due to greater use of solar and nuclear, but also to the development of significant storage systems using batteries.