In addition, Romania is increasingly attractive to investors in photovoltaic parks. However, this accelerated growth brings to the fore a critical issue: the severe shortage of energy storage capacities, a major obstacle for the entire national energy sector, warns Kilowat, a green energy solutions company.
Romanians count on photovoltaics to fight the rising cost of power
Romanians are increasingly interested in photovoltaic power plants, either on their own or through subsidized programs. The Casa Verde program contributes significantly to the expansion of green energy in Romania and, therefore, to the decrease in energy prices over time.
With the elimination of the energy price cap, scheduled for April 1, more and more Romanians are turning to photovoltaic power plants to reduce their costs and ensure their energy independence.
The continuous increase in electricity tariffs has accelerated the interest in renewable energy solutions, especially in the residential sector, where solar panels are becoming a strategic and efficient long-term investment.
The cap on energy prices will be eliminated for most Romanians, with only disadvantaged people being taken into account for discounts, especially since the state has 8 billion lei in arrears with energy suppliers to offset energy bills.
Albert Soare, founder of Kilowat, said that "2025 is strongly influenced by the available funding, which keeps the photovoltaic field in a significant boost. Programs such as Casa Verde, RePower EU, and ElectricUp 2 generate a higher volume of projects compared to 2024, with more and more customers understanding how important it is to work with established installers, with installers with extensive experience, who will be around in 15-20 years."
New battery innovations could bring benefits to our country
One of the biggest challenges for Romania in 2025 is the limited energy storage capacity. Although the photovoltaic sector is booming, energy storage capacity lags, affecting the efficiency and stability of the grid.
Lithium-iron-phosphate (LiFePO4) batteries are becoming the dominant solution in the residential sector, offering a safer and more efficient alternative to lithium-ion batteries, and reducing the risk of fires.
"We expect a technological leap in storage batteries in 2025 and a decrease in prices. Storage is becoming the most important issue and is also the chapter in which Romania is deficient, but is fighting hard to solve this deficit", explains Albert Soare, founder of Kilowat.
How Kilowat supports the energy transition in Romania
To support this transition, Kilowat introduces the most advanced energy storage and conversion technologies to the Romanian market, including Livoltek inverters. Also, ENPHASE microinverters and batteries, produced in the USA and developed with the contribution of Romanian inventor Nelu Mihai from Silicon Valley, revolutionized the way solar energy is converted and used. These microinverters allow the direct production of alternating current (AC), eliminating the risks associated with conversion and increasing efficiency. There are also changes and new developments in the field of wind power plants. We will see mixed wind capacities.
Overall, Romania continues to implement the transition to green energy very well. As for large installations, Romania remains very attractive to investors and new photovoltaic parks can be put into operation. Therefore, this year the photovoltaic field is experiencing new growth, especially given the high interest of Romanians in getting rid of the worry about energy bills.
In recent years, Kilowat has installed solar panels for over 3,000 individual and corporate clients, of which over 2,000 are through the Casa Verde program. For Casa Verde 2024, the company estimates an increase in the number of projects managed. In parallel, the company installs photovoltaic panels for individuals who opt for green energy from their own funds and for companies both through the Electric UP program and through financing from other sources.
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