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China Railway Ninth Bureau secures 180 MW Kotofi PV construction contract in Romania

Development Solar announced Romania Mar 5, 2026
USD68.5M
Deal Value
180 MW
Capacity
construction
Stage
Kotofi PV project
Project

China Railway Ninth Bureau Electric Power Company secured a €59.06 million (~$68.51 million) construction contract for the 180 MW Kotofi PV project in Romania on March 5, 2026. The project, designed as four 45 MW PV installations across 198.1 hectares in Dorj Province, includes PV installation areas, booster stations, transmission infrastructure, and relocation of existing 20 kV lines. China Energy Engineering East China Institute had previously received the EPC general contracting notification for the same project, which is expected to have an 18-month construction period.

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Deal Analysis

China Railway Ninth Bureau Electric Power Company has secured the €59.06 million construction contract for the 180 MW Kotofi PV project in Romania. This deal places them in charge of the physical build-out, following China Energy Engineering East China Institute's earlier notification for the overall EPC general contracting. The ambitious project in Dorj Province will span 198.1 hectares, developing four 45 MW solar installations, complete with new booster stations, transmission infrastructure, and the necessary relocation of existing 20 kV lines. An 18-month construction period is anticipated for the large-scale renewable energy development.
  • €59.06 million (~$68.51 million) construction contract secured by China Railway Ninth Bureau Electric Power.
  • 180 MW Kotofi PV project in Romania's Dorj Province, across 198.1 hectares.
  • China Energy Engineering East China Institute previously received EPC general contracting notification.
  • Expected 18-month construction period includes 20 kV line relocation.

Source Intelligence

KEY DETAILS

The project construction work has included PV installation areas, booster stations, transmission infrastructure, and relocation of existing 20 kV lines. According to the project schedule, the overall construction period has been planned for approximately 18 months before completion.

Deal Size
The contract was awarded on March 5, 2026 and has been valued at €59.06 million (~ $68.51 million).
Capacity
The Kotofi PV project has been designed as four 45 MWp installations forming a 180 MWp development.
Location
The Romania-based PV project site has been planned across approximately 198.1 hectares in Dorj Province, located about 190 kms from Bucharest.
Announcement
Earlier, on January 5, China Energy Engineering East China Institute had received the EPC general contracting notification for the same project.
Signing
The contract was awarded on March 5, 2026
Expected Close
According to the project schedule, the overall construction period has been planned for approximately 18 months before completion.
PARTIES MENTIONED IN SOURCE
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China Railway Ninth Bureau Electric Power Company power construction contractor

"China Railway Ninth Bureau Electric Power Company, a China-based power construction contractor, has secured the construction contract for the Kotofi PV project in Romania."

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China Energy Engineering East China Institute EPC general contractor (notification received)

"Earlier, on January 5, China Energy Engineering East China Institute had received the EPC general contracting notification for the same project."

high quality Enriched Mar 10, 2026

Timeline

Announced
Mar 5, 2026
Signed
Mar 5, 2026
Closed

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