The electricity storage investment scheme, approved by the European Commission, provides support of up to 69,000 euros for each MWh of installed storage, and the call for projects will be launched in the second quarter of 2026, with the implementation of the investments scheduled for December 31, 2030, the Minister of Energy, Bogdan Ivan announced on Friday evening.
"We are allocating 150 million euros for the development of battery energy storage capacities in Romania. Today we have obtained the approval of the European Commission for a major investment scheme in electricity storage in Romania. 150 million euros of non-reimbursable funds will finance the development of 2,174 MWh of battery storage capacities through stand-alone installations, through the Modernization Fund. Through this scheme: we can reduce imbalances in the National Electricity System; we better integrate energy produced by prosumers and from renewable sources; we can keep energy prices for Romanians under control. The scheme provides support of up to 69,000 euros for each MWh of storage installed, with funding that can reach a maximum of 15 million euros per project and that can cover up to 100% of eligible costs. The call for projects will be launched in the second quarter of 2026, and the implementation of the investments is scheduled until December 31, 2030," Bogdan Ivan wrote on his Facebook page.
He stressed that Romania has thousands of MW installed in renewable energy, but production depends on the weather, and in the absence of batteries, energy produced during the day is often sold cheaply and in the evening energy must be imported at higher prices.
"Energy storage is the key to a stable energy system and lower bills for Romanians. In the coming period we will return with all the details regarding the launch of the call for projects," the Energy Minister said.
The European Commission has approved a scheme notified by Romania, worth 150 million euros (764 million lei), to support electricity storage, in accordance with the objectives of the Clean Industry Pact, the EU Executive announced on Friday in a statement.
This measure will contribute to the transition towards a climate-neutral economy. The scheme was approved under the Clean Industry Pact State Aid Framework (CISAF), adopted by the Commission on 25 June 2025.
Under CISAF, Romania has submitted to the European Commission a 150 million scheme to support the installation of new electricity storage installations of at least 2,174 MWh, which will contribute to the objectives of the Clean Industry Pact.
The aim of this scheme is to facilitate the integration of variable renewable energy sources into the national electricity system by increasing storage capacity. Under this scheme, support will take the form of investment aid through direct grants for new autonomous battery energy storage systems. The scheme will be financed from the EU Modernisation Fund. Beneficiaries will be selected through a competitive award procedure.
The Commission has found that the scheme notified by Romania complies with the conditions set out in CISAF. Namely, the aid will be granted on the basis of a scheme with an estimated volume and budget, through a competitive award procedure, before 31 December 2030.
The Commission also concluded that the scheme notified by Romania is necessary, appropriate and proportionate to accelerate the transition towards a climate-neutral economy and to facilitate the development of certain economic activities that are important for the implementation of the Clean Industry Pact, in accordance with Article 107(3)(c) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the EU and the conditions laid down in the CISAF.
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