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Is battery energy storage a pillar of Romania's energy transition?

Recent updates about investments in battery energy storage systems (BESS) in Romania indicate the technology is becoming another pillar of the country’s energy transition alongside wind power. For several years now, photovoltaics, and prosumers in particular – including municipal authorities, have dominated the scene.

Will Romania install a battery storage system on the Danube?

State-owned Hidroelectrica, the largest electricity producer in Romania, wants to install a battery storage system at Iron Gate 2 (Porțile de Fier 2) on the Danube. Located on the border with Serbia, it is the second-largest hydroelectric plant in the country, at 252 MW in nominal capacity.

How long will a battery energy storage system last in Romania?

It is about to start building the BESS in Scornicești in Olt county, west of Bucharest. R.Power is planning to complete it in a year. The battery energy storage system would have a duration of two hours, translating to 254 MWh in capacity. The project received funding from the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP or, in Romanian, PNRR).

How many kWh are in a battery storage container?

Each battery energy storage container unit is composed of 16 165.89 kWh battery cabinets, junction cabinets, power distribution cabinets, as well as battery management system (BMS), and the auxiliary systems of distribution, environmental control, fire protection, illumination, etc. inside the container; the battery container is 40 feet in size.