The Romanian Photovoltaic Industry Association (RPIA) underlines the need to support investments in storage capacity, transmission and distribution infrastructure, grid digitalization and electrification to ensure the balance and resilience of the National Energy System, especially in periods of low consumption.According to a press release of the organization, in the last three years, as a result of the European Green Deal and of the strategies to reduce dependence on fossil fuel imports, the renewable energy sector in Romania has experienced significant growth. The photovoltaic industry, in particular, stood out as the fastest growing segment, reaching from 1.4 GW in 2021 to more than 5 GW in 2025, distributed approximately equally between prosumers' installations and large-scale power plants."In the context of the approaching Easter holidays, a period when, traditionally, economic activity slows down and energy demand drops significantly, especially in the industrial and commercial sectors, concerns have arisen in the public space about the possibility of interruptions in electricity supply caused by the overproduction of the renewable energy power plants," the source cited.The Romanian Photovoltaic Industry Association believes that the Ministry of Energy reacted proactively to these concerns by setting up an operational command center dedicated to overseeing and maintaining the balance in the National Energy System during the holidays. In collaboration with operators in the sector, a series of coordinated actions have been established in order to adapt production to the expected demand, such as reducing hydropower production, reducing the power of nuclear units by up to 40% and adjusting the operation of ELCEN power plants, while providing assurances that the electricity supply will not be affected. Moreover, Transelectrica, as Transmission and System Operator, has real-time monitoring and intervention tools and, together with the National Power Dispatcher, can effectively manage variations, as demonstrated during the Palm Sunday weekend this year."In less than three years, solar energy has become an essential component of the national mix, and the capacity of the system to integrate intermittent generation from renewable sources is continuously improving. Investments in storage technologies, modernization of transmission and distribution infrastructure, demand flexibility, electrification and increasing awareness of the functioning of an increasingly decentralized energy system remain priorities to consolidate this progress," the organization's press release reads.RPIA reiterates its openness for institutional dialogue and cooperation with all relevant stakeholders, as well as its commitment to support sustainable solutions in the energy transition in order to strengthen a sustainable and predictable framework.
Romanian deep-tech startup .lumen, the developer of what it says are the world’s first AI-powered glasses for the blind, has secured a new investment from EIT Urban Mobility, the European innovation community focused on advancing sustainable and inclusive urban mobility solutions. The value of the new funding round was not disclosed. The investment aligns with […]
The health spending per capita in Romania was the lowest in the EU, with spending less than half the EU average in 2023, the recently released report, State of Health in the EU - Romania Country Health Profile 2025, shows. At the same time, life expectancy in Romania is 5.1 years below the EU average, […]
Romania’s annual inflation rate stood at roughly 9.8% in November 2025, similar to October, according to data published by the National Institute of Statistics (INS). Food prices increased by 7.6% last month, while services rose roughly 11% and non-food goods climbed 10.7%. The consumer price index rose by 0.42% in November compared with October, while […]
Three French soldiers deployed in Romania as part of NATO’s Multinational Battle Group at Cincu intervened to save a truck driver following a serious traffic accident on the A3 Bucharest–Ploiești motorway, the Romanian Ministry of Defense said. The incident occurred earlier this week as the soldiers were traveling toward Ploiești and witnessed the truck crash...
Eight contemporary art galleries will present the works of the artists they represent at the third edition of the Smallest Art Fair in Town, an event dedicated to works on paper. This edition showcases works “investigating the state of wandering, disorientation, and rediscovery in the face of uncertainty.” Under the title In Dark Woods, A […]
Parents everywhere are asking an important question: What skills will truly prepare a child for a world defined by rapid change, global uncertainty, and the rise of artificial intelligence? For decades, schools focused entirely on academics. Today, research from neuroscience, performance psychology, and leading universities shows a different reality: The students who thrive long-term are […]
