Expanding Power Generation: Romania to Boost Capacity by 2.5 Gigawatts in 2023
Romania to Boost Power Generation Capacity by 2.5 GW this Year
Romania's minister of energy, Sebastian Burduja, announced plans to commission power generation units totaling 2.5 GW this year, doubling last year's capacity, according to Economica.net. The upcoming projects aim to substantially expand the country's energy production.
Among the new generation units, the gas-fired power plants Iernut (430 MW) and one or two units of the 1.7 GW Mintia gas-fired power plant are expected to come online this year. Additionally, Burduja highlighted that new renewable energy capacities, supported by the Resilience facility, will contribute approximately 1 GW to the country's power generation capacity in 2022.
Next year, the Mintia power plant will be fully completed, adding 1.3 GW to Romania's power generation capacity. Under the 2025-2035 energy strategy, the country aims to have a combined power generation capacity of 24 GW at the end of 2025, with 9 GW dedicated to wind (5 GW) and solar (4 GW) capacities and 7 GW in hydropower plant capacity.
By 2030, Romania projects its total power generation capacity to exceed 30 GW, with 15 GW from wind and solar energy. The strategy also prioritizes the phasing out of coal-fired power plants by 2032 and their replacement with natural gas and renewable energy sources, as well as the installation of 3 GW of offshore wind capacity by 2035.
These developments highlight Romania's commitment to transitioning its energy sector towards a more sustainable and environmentally friendly future, with a focus on expanding renewable energy capacity while enhancing energy security.
The renewable energy industry in Romania is set to contribute approximately 1 GW to the country's power generation capacity this year, backed by the Resilience facility. The country's 2025-2035 energy strategy prioritizes the installation of 9 GW in wind and solar capacities, as well as 7 GW in hydropower plant capacity, aiming for a combined power generation capacity of 24 GW at the end of 2025.
