Romanian companies supporting electrochemical energy storage

Which energy storage technologies will not play a major role in Romania?

Other storage technologies, particularly those based on mechanical or kinetic energy, such as compressed air storage (CAES) and flywheels, will likely not play a major role in the Romanian energy sector in the short to medium-term and can, at most, be limited to niche applications requiring long-term storage.

Does Romania need a strategy for energy storage?

Based on the EU context and planning a significant uptake of renewable energy sources in its electricity mix over the following decades, Romania must also develop a strategy for the deployment of energy storage technologies.

Is ETEs a viable solution for the Romanian energy sector?

With only one ETES large-scale facility currently operating in Hamburg, Germany, there is significant potential for replication. Versatility and scalability make ETES a solution for increased flexibility in the Romanian energy sector.

What are some examples of energy security issues in Romania?

One example is Romania’s NECP, which at first did not address storage technology. The updated version of 2020 was marginally improved in this respect, listing ‘developing storage capacities’ as an instrument to improve energy security, but lacking detail on the storage capacity to be developed until 2030.

Why does Romania need a new energy system?

The Romanian energy system is currently highly dependent fossil fuels, centralised, and to a good extent technically obsolete, being in serious need of overhaul in order to sustain the upcoming energy transition.

Can Romania Invest in clean generation technologies?

To be able to invest in clean generation technologies, the Romanian energy sector must first address its network adequacy issues. Several solutions ought to be considered, ranging from grid reinforcement and expansion, interconnections, storage, decentralised production, and software-based solutions — demand response, IoT, aggregators, etc.