ROMANIA: Romania remains ‘extremely deficient’ in energy storage

Romania will have an unprecedented advance in the field of photovoltaics in 2025, but remains extremely deficient in energy storage, according to representatives of the Kilowat organization, specialists in the field of energy.

‘Romania can achieve an unprecedented advance in the photovoltaic sector in 2025, driven by financing programs such as Casa Verde and RePower EU, the liberalization of energy prices and the generally increased interest of Romanians in getting rid of the worry of bills and becoming energy independent. In addition, Romania is increasingly attractive for investors in photovoltaic parks. However, this accelerated growth brings to the fore a critical problem: the severe shortage of energy storage capacities, a major obstacle for the entire national energy sector,’ warn representatives of Kilowat, a green energy solutions company.

According to them, the interest of Romanians in photovoltaic plants is growing, either on their own or through subsidized programs, and the ‘Casa Verde’ Program contributes significantly to the expansion of green energy in Romania and, therefore, to the decrease in energy prices over time.

‘With the elimination of the energy price cap, scheduled for April 1, more and more Romanians are turning to photovoltaic power plants to reduce their costs and ensure their energy independence. The continuous increase in electricity tariffs has accelerated interest in renewable energy solutions, especially in the residential sector, where solar panels are becoming a strategic and efficient long-term investment. The energy price cap will be eliminated for most Romanians, with only disadvantaged people being considered for reductions, especially since the state has 8 billion lei in arrears with energy suppliers to compensate for energy bills,’ experts note.

On the other hand, they believe that one of the biggest problems for Romania in 2025 is the reduced energy storage capacity.

‘Although the photovoltaic sector is booming, energy storage capacity lags behind, affecting the efficiency and stability of the grid. Lithium-iron-phosphate (LiFePO4) batteries are becoming the dominant solution in the residential sector, offering a safer and more efficient alternative to lithium-ion batteries, reducing the risk of fires. To support this transition, Kilowat is introducing the most advanced energy storage and conversion technologies to the Romanian market, including Livoltek inverters. Also, ENPHASE microinverters and batteries, produced in the USA and developed with the contribution of Romanian inventor Nelu Mihai from Silicon Valley, are revolutionizing the way solar energy is converted and used. These microinverters allow the direct production of alternating current (AC), eliminating the risks associated with conversion and increasing efficiency,’ the press release states.

There are also changes and new developments in the field of wind farms, a segment in which mixed wind capacities are estimated.

‘Overall, Romania continues to manage to implement the transition to green energy very well. As for large installations, Romania remains very attractive for investors and new photovoltaic parks can be put into operation. Therefore, this year the photovoltaic field is experiencing new growth, especially given the high interest of Romanians in getting rid of the worry about energy bills,’ say the specialists.

Founded by the founders of SanoVita, Kilowat is one of the largest renewable energy solutions companies in Romania. To date, the company has installed photovoltaic systems for over 3,000 customers in Romania and Germany.

The company has ANRE authorization for medium voltage design and installation, as well as installer authorization for the Huawei, Deye, Livoltek, Growatt, Sungrow, etc. range and collaborates with authorized suppliers of metal supports (K2 Germania, Aerocompact, Grup Simex).