Storage is the immediate and correct solution to Romania's energy problem, but Romania is lacking in this regard, the representatives of the Association of Prosumers and Energy Communities (APCE) says in a press release.
"Romania is "lacking" in terms of energy storage. Unfortunately, the decision-makers in Romania were not people with vision when it came to the development of this sector (...) Romania currently has only 24 MWh (6MWx4h). That is, nothing," APCE representatives claim.
APCE representatives say that Romania can copy the developed countries of Western Europe, such as Germany, Great Britain and Italy, which are leaders in installations. In 2023, Germany added approximately 6.1 GWh of new energy storage capacity, making it the largest energy storage market in Europe. The UK and Italy also saw significant growth, adding around 4.0 GWh and 3.9 GWh respectively (IEA) (EnergyTrend). In 2024, Germany, the UK and Italy are expected to add approximately 7.1 GWh, 7.7 GWh and 6.2 GWh respectively, showing substantial increases in storage capacity (EnergyTrend).
"Other European countries too are making steps in energy storage. For example, Spain and France are investing heavily in energy storage solutions. The collective efforts in Europe are part of a larger strategy to increase energy security and integrate multiple sources (IEA) (EnergyTrend). These developments are crucial for the continent's energy transition, helping to balance supply and demand and ensuring stability in the face of renewable energy production growth. The investment in a storage system through which the whole of Romania could operate for four hours on batteries would have cost approximately 4 billion euros, exactly the money given by the Romanian state to suppliers to compensate for expensive energy," the press release also states.
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