Summary of Romanian Renewable Energy Funding Announcement
The Romanian Ministry of Energy has officially announced the application period for European Union funding totaling €310 million. This funding is aimed at Romanian companies seeking to invest in new renewable energy generation capacity for self-consumption through the Modernization Fund.
Key Details
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Purpose of Funding: This is the second call for projects to support investments in renewable energy generation capacities for self-consumption, specifically through wind, solar, and hydroelectric sources. The goal is to enhance energy independence and reduce carbon emissions.
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Application Timeline: The submission period for projects through the MySMIS 2021 electronic system is from May 22, 2025, at 12:00 PM until August 22, 2025, at 5:00 PM.
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Eligible Applicants: This call targets economic operators, including corporations and autonomous regies, that plan to develop sustainable projects impacting energy independence and emissions reduction.
- Specific Objectives: Funding will support:
- New electric energy production capacities from wind and solar (both under and over 5 MW) and hydro sources.
- Energy produced must be intended for the applicant’s own consumption.
Selection Criteria
Successful applications will be evaluated based on:
- State Aid Requested: With a maximum of 90 points available based on the amount of state aid requested per MW installed.
- Predictability of Production: An additional max of 10 points for projects demonstrating energy storage capability of at least 12 minutes.
Budget Breakdown
The estimated total budget of this second call is approximately €310,698,092.68, allocated as follows:
- Solar Energy (under 5 MW): €151,347,445.75
- Solar Energy (over 5 MW): €117,650,646.94
- Wind Energy: €16,700,000
- Hydro Energy: €25,000,000
Financial Support Structure
State aid will be dispensed in RON (Romanian Leu) as reimbursement for eligible expenses, with a maximum limit of €20 million per enterprise for each investment project.
Additional Resources
Interested applicants can download the official Applicant’s Guide and the State Aid Scheme from the Ministry’s website. For further details about the call, submission procedures, or eligibility conditions, entrepreneurs can contact the General Directorate of European Programs at the Ministry of Energy via email at fonduri.europene@energie.gov.ro.
This funding initiative aims to bolster sustainable energy production in Romania and support the transition towards renewable sources while helping to meet national and EU energy targets.
