Rinat Ahmetov's DTEK Renewables International buys 126MWp PV park in Romania
<p>DTEK Renewables International (DRI), the Dutch-registered renewables division of Ukrainian energy and utility conglomerate DTEK controlled by Rinat Ahmetov, announced that it purchased a ready-to-build PV project in Romania with a planned capacity of 126MWp, which would become the group's third such project in the country.</p>

<p>The construction of the Văcărești solar park in Dambovita county, in the southern part of Romania, will begin this fall, and the park will become operational next fall.</p>

<p>With the new project from Văcărești, DRI's portfolio in Romania reaches 239 MW.</p>

<p>"This is DRI's third renewable energy production project in Romania, representing a new step in achieving the goal of developing a 1 GW portfolio in the country by 2028," the company said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>DRI already has two operational projects, which have been producing electricity since the beginning of this year: a 53 MW photovoltaic park in Glodeni, Mureș county, and a 60 MW wind farm in Ruginoasa, Iași county.</p>

<p>DRI's strategy is to develop projects through the acquisition of greenfield projects (from early stages to ready-to-build), local partnerships or, the acquisition of operational projects, where it can add value.</p>

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