Romanian energy regulator estimates only 10%-15% of renewable energy projects reach completion
<p>Of the total number of renewable energy projects that have obtained the grid connection technical approval (ATR), only 10-15% will materialize and produce electricity, according to the data presented by Claudiu Dumbrăveanu, ANRE director, at the FOREN regional energy forum 2024.</p>

<p>At the moment - last week - 878 technical connection approvals (ATR) have been issued for wind and photovoltaic projects, said the ANRE official quoted by <a href="https://www.economica.net/din-zecile-de-mii-de-mw-pe-hartie-cu-aviz-de-racordare-doar-10-15-se-vor-si-realiza-estimeaza-anre-ce-capacitate-noua-in-regenerabil-se-va-instala-in-romania-in-acest-an-si-in-202_754712.html?mc_cid=03a155cb8f&amp;mc_eid=607bd7d763" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Economica.net</a>.</p>

<p>However, the number of projects with ATR that also have signed network connection contracts concluded within the deadline stipulated by the legislation is much smaller: 365.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Finally, the number of projects with the authorization for the establishment of energy capacities issued by ANRE is only 77, with a total installed capacity of 1,445 MW.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"These have the best chance of turning into electricity," said Dumbrăveanu, who also provided a calendar of the installations.</p>

<p>Thus, projects with an aggregated capacity of only 611 MW will be put into operation nationwide this year.</p>

<p>However, next year there will be a peak, with capacities summing up to 1,881MW being put in operation.&nbsp;In Romania, 3,026 MW in wind and 1,638 MW in photovoltaics are now installed, excluding prosumers.</p>

<p><em>(Photo: <a href="https://www.dreamstime.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Ivan Kruk/ Dreamstime</a>)</em></p>

<p><em>iulian@romania-insider.com</em></p>