RPIA - Romanian Photovoltaic Industry Association’s Post

🌞 We’re proud to have shared our insights with Energynomics , highlighting the remarkable progress, challenges, and future prospects of Romania’s renewable energy market. Here are the key facts and figures from our contribution in the interview given by our Executive Director, Andrei Manea: 🌟𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀: Total installed capacity grew to 5 GW (up from 3.2 GW in 2023), led by 170,000+ prosumers contributing over 2.2 GW and 600 MW from large-scale photovoltaic projects. 🔮𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: An additional 2 GW is expected (1 GW utility-scale and 1 GW from prosumers). 🎯𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘂𝗺 𝗧𝗲𝗿𝗺 𝗚𝗼𝗮𝗹𝘀: On track to surpass the 9.9 GW target set in Romania’s National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP). 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀: ⚡ Cost Dynamics: While CAPEX for renewable projects is decreasing, global economic factors may soon stabilize or reverse this trend. ⚡ Market Stabilization Tools: Mechanisms like CfD (Contracts for Difference) and PPA (Power Purchase Agreements) are essential for reducing market volatility and attracting new investments. ⚡ Prosumers’ Growth: Their role continues to grow, showcasing the potential for distributed energy in Romania’s renewable ecosystem. 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗼𝗻: ⚡Grid Infrastructure: Connection delays in high-demand areas hinder the pace of renewable integration. ⚡Regulatory Adjustments: Recent changes, such as moving to auction-based grid access post-2026, risk slowing down investment momentum. ⚡Investment Guarantees: While ANRE’s guarantee system is a positive step, it needs further refinements for broader industry confidence. Romania is not only one of the fastest-growing renewable energy markets in the region but also a standout player in job creation, ranking among Europe’s top five for employment in the solar industry. 💼 📖 For a deeper dive into these topics, check out the full article in the Energynomics Winter 2024 edition: https://lnkd.in/d9qpR6wH

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