Romania: €150M Battery Storage Modernisation Fund — NRG-IA
Ghid Consumator Autor: Aurora AIRomania approved a €150m state aid scheme for battery storage. The call targets BESS projects to directly boost power market flexibility.
Romania is entering a critical phase for electricity storage: the European Commission has approved a €150 million state aid scheme to install at least 2,174 MWh of new battery storage capacity. Funded through the Modernisation Fund , the initiative targets the development of stand-alone battery energy storage systems (BESS) selected via a competitive bidding process. This scheme is more than just technical funding for batteries. It marks the transition of storage into key energy infrastructure essential for balancing, flexibility, renewable integration, and easing grid pressure during peak hours. Approved Funding: €150 Million for Utility-Scale Storage The European Commission-approved scheme aims to deploy new electricity storage capacities, targeting a minimum of 2,174 MWh . Support will be granted as direct investment grants , with beneficiaries selected through a competitive bidding process. The aid is funded by the Modernisation Fund , an EU mechanism designed for lower-income…