Projects above 1 GW signal a strategic shift in the energy landscape
Romania is entering a new phase in renewable energy: projects now reach hundreds or even thousands of MW, backed by global investors and accelerated by the Contract for Difference (CfD) scheme. More than 1 GW became operational in 2025, and 7.2 GW hold construction authorisation — the most advanced pipeline in over a decade.
The heavyweight portfolios above 1 GW
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- OMV Petrom – 2.5 GW under development
- PPC Renewables – 1.5 GW installed + 1.5 GW planned
- ENGIE Romania – on track for 1 GW by 2030
- Eurowind – 7 GW pipeline, 1 GW targeted by 2030
- OX2 – over 1.1 GW in development
- Rezolv Energy (Actis) – 1.044 GW solar in Arad + major wind projects
- Electrica – 1 GW target backed by newly issued bonds
With the right execution, the next decade could turn Romania into a regional renewable powerhouse — if stability and predictability match ambition.
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