Energy Storage and the Intermittency of Renewables – Why It Matters for Romania and Hungary – Part 5

Romania's Ambitious Energy Storage Goals

Romania is also making significant strides in energy storage to support its renewable energy integration. The government has set a target to install at least 2,000 MW of battery storage capacity by 2030, with an optimal goal of reaching 3,000–4,000 MW, translating to approximately 20,000 MWh of storage capacity. (https://energyworld.ro/2025/04/24/the-capacity-of-energy-storage-batteries-in-romania-is-approaching-the-400-mwh-threshold-how-much-do-we-need/ )

Legislative measures, such as the approval of the Energy Storage Law (OUG No. 134/2024), have been implemented to eliminate double taxation on stored energy and encourage investments in battery systems and long-duration storage technologies. - Strategic Energy Europe

Notably, Prime Batteries Technology is supplying a 72 MWh lithium-ion BESS for Hidroelectrica’s Crucea Nord Wind Farm in Constanța County. This project aims to improve the flexibility and efficiency of renewable energy integration into Romania's grid and is expected to become fully operational within 12 months. (https://innoenergy.com/news-resources/prime-batteries-technology-to-deliver-72-mwh-storage-system-for-hidroelectricas-first-battery-project-in-romania/ )

To be continued…

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