Romania s new energy and energy storage

Nova Power & Gas confirms investment in the largest battery storage

Bucharest, July 22, 2025 – Nova Power & Gas, a Romanian energy company and part of the E-INFRA Group, announces the launch of the largest battery energy storage project in Romania.

4 FAQs about Romania s new energy and energy storage

Where is the largest battery energy storage system in Romania?

Nova Power & Gas, part of the E-INFRA Group, has announced the commissioning and start of commercial operations of the largest battery energy storage system (BESS) in Romania. The facility, located in Florești, Cluj County, has an installed power of 200 MW and a storage capacity of 400 MWh.

What does Romania want from energy storage projects?

Romania wants mature projects that can be implemented quickly and that can help balance the system, he was quoted as saying. Romania has allocated EUR 80 million under its National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR) for energy storage projects, which is expected to result in contracts for a total of 1.8 GW of capacity, according to Burduja.

What is the energy sector like in Romania?

Romania’s energy sector is key to its evolving economy and security policy. It has a diverse energy mix, including coal, natural gas, nuclear, hydroelectric, and renewable sources. The largest share of electricity production historically came from coal and natural gas, followed by hydroelectric and nuclear power.

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.