Romania’s battery storage project pipeline exceeds 9 GW

21 July 2026 Romania's pipeline of battery energy storage system, or BESS, projects has surpassed 9 GW, with more than 2 GW of capacity expected to become operational by the end of 2026, according to data from the National Energy Regulatory Authority ANRE cited by Cursdeguvernare.ro. A total of 143 storage projects, representing 9,147 MW of capacity, are currently in advanced stages of development. Of these, 36 projects with a combined capacity of 2,050 MW are scheduled to enter operation this year, based on data reported by electricity network operators as of June 1. Romania had nearly 600 MW of installed battery storage capacity at the end of 2025, highlighting the rapid pace of investment as developers seek to capitalise on price volatility in the electricity market. Battery storage pro