Global Infrastructure SherpaEuropean Commission approves €150m Romanian state aid scheme for electricity storage projects
The European Commission approved a €150 million Romanian state aid scheme to support the installation of at least 2174MWh of new electricity storage capacity.
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- €150 million state aid approved by European Commission
- Targets 2174 MWh of new electricity storage capacity in Romania
- Potential benefit for utilities like Electrica S.A., serving 3.8 million customers
Source Intelligence
The scheme will support the installation of at least 2174MWh of new electricity storage capacity. Quote: "The Commission said the measure will support the installation of at least 2174MWh of new electricity storage capacity." The aid will take the form of investment support through direct grants for new standalone battery energy storage systems. Quote: "The aid will take the form of investment support through direct grants for new standalone battery energy storage systems." Beneficiaries will be selected through a competitive tendering procedure. Quote: "Beneficiaries will be selected through a competitive tendering procedure." Romania notified the scheme under the Clean Industrial Deal State Aid Framework adopted by the Commission in June 2025. Quote: "Romania notified the scheme under the Clean Industrial Deal State Aid Framework adopted by the Commission in June 2025." Aid must be awarded before 31 December 2030. Quote: "Aid will be granted through a competitive bidding process and must be awarded before 31 December 2030."
"The European Commission has approved"
"a €150 million Romanian state aid scheme"
"The scheme will be financed through the EU Modernisation Fund."
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