Global Infrastructure SherpaRomania storage scheme approved for €150m investment support
The European Commission approved a €150 million Romanian state aid scheme to support electricity storage projects, aiming for at least 2174MWh of new capacity.
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- European Commission approved €150 million state aid.
- Targets 2174 MWh new electricity storage capacity.
- Announced 2026-03-06 for Romania.
- Electrica S.A. is a key Romanian developer.
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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." The scheme was notified under the Clean Industrial Deal State Aid Framework. 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 European Commission has approved a €150 million Romanian state aid scheme"
"The scheme will be financed through the EU Modernisation Fund."
"Beneficiaries will be selected through a competitive tendering procedure."
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