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.
The European Commission has approved a payment of EUR 1.27 billion to Romania as part of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR) funding worth some EUR 28 billion in total. The rest of the scheduled payment, totaling EUR 870 million, was suspended. Romania’s European funds minister, Marcel Boloș, announced that three objectives included in […]
The tech startups YellowGrid, WiseWatts and Procesio won CleanTech Corporate Hackathon 2025, the first event dedicated to innovators, startups and scaleups creating AI-based technologies and solutions for sustainable energy in South East Europe. YellowGrid, the team that won first place and the EUR 5,000 prize, is composed of Cătălin Stăncel, Sergiu Mureșan, Andrei Antohie and […]
Romanians' trust in the EU is well above the European average, but they occasionally show different priorities compared to those of most Europeans, according to the most recent Eurobarometer survey. The measurement, conducted in the winter and spring of 2025, shows an overall increase in European citizens’ trust in the EU, especially in the areas […]
Romania has dropped four positions in the global Startup Ecosystem 2025 report by StartupBlink. It is now ranked 48th worldwide, and has lost ground in Eastern Europe, where it dropped from 8th to 9th place, after Ukraine advanced one position and Greece two positions, surpassing Romania globally. However, Romania is now 16th in the global AI top […]
The Nufărul geothermal station in Oradea, developed through a European project worth EUR 25 million, was officially inaugurated on Thursday, May 29. The station is the first of its kind in Romania, and builders had to drill approximately 2,800 meters for water. “All extracted water comes to the geothermal station on Iancu de Hunedoara Street, […]
CTP, a leading developer, owner, and operator of industrial and logistics properties, has extended its collaboration with HelpShip, a major e-fulfillment and logistics provider within the euShipments.com group, increasing HelpShip’s leased space to 20,000 sqm at CTPark Oradea Cargo Terminal. The expanded facility will serve as the company’s main fulfilment center. With HelpShip’s growth from […]
