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Notes on the Romanian market

Auction results read carefully, regulation as it actually lands, and what the numbers mean for someone buying an asset.

Reinforcement Tariffs in Romania: The Cost Investors Fear Most and Pay Least
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Reinforcement Tariffs in Romania: The Cost Investors Fear Most and Pay Least

A large reinforcement tariff on a Romanian grid permit can make a good project look unbankable. In practice, it is rarely paid, and when it is, the money comes back.

October 2026 Β· 3 min read
What "Ready-to-Build" Really Means in Romania
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What "Ready-to-Build" Really Means in Romania

In Romania, "RTB" is the most overused label in renewables. Here is the standard we hold ourselves to, and the checklist every...

November 2026 Β· 3 min read
Why Romania, Why Now: A View for Investors from TΓΌrkiye
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Why Romania, Why Now: A View for Investors from TΓΌrkiye

Turkish companies know how to build energy projects. Romania offers them something their home market cannot: an EU market, a sh...

October 2026 Β· 3 min read
Storage on Your ATR: Why a Solar Project With Batteries Is Worth More
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Storage on Your ATR: Why a Solar Project With Batteries Is Worth More

In Romania, the sun produces the most when energy is worth the least. Adding storage to an existing grid connection is the simp...

October 2026 Β· 3 min read
From NDA to SPA: The Real Path of a Renewable Deal in Romania
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From NDA to SPA: The Real Path of a Renewable Deal in Romania

Most foreign investors know what they want to buy in Romania. Fewer know how a deal actually moves here, step by step, and wher...

October 2026 Β· 3 min read
Early Entry: How to Buy a Romanian Project Before It Becomes Expensive
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Early Entry: How to Buy a Romanian Project Before It Becomes Expensive

An RTB project is the safest asset you can buy, and also the most expensive. Investors who enter earlier pay less, but only if ...

October 2026 Β· 3 min read
N, N-1 and ALO: The Letters in Your Grid Permit That Decide Your Revenue
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N, N-1 and ALO: The Letters in Your Grid Permit That Decide Your Revenue

Most investors read the capacity on a Romanian grid permit and stop there. The real story is in three short terms that tell you...

October 2026 Β· 3 min read
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BESS in Romania: real opportunity or a bubble of projects?

Romania’s storage market is going through a phase shift. For years, batteries were discussed as an accessory β€” something added ...

September 2026 Β· 4 min read
Solar PV with Storage vs. Wind: How to Choose the Right Technology for a Project in Romania
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Solar PV with Storage vs. Wind: How to Choose the Right Technology for a Project in Romania

For an investor evaluating the Romanian renewables market, the question β€œsolar or wind?” doesn’t have a universal answer it dep...

August 2026 Β· 4 min read
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Day-ahead falls to €142.91/MWh

The significant decrease in baseload prices this week, down by 8.7% from the previous week, indicates a notable shift in market...

August 2026 Β· 1 min read
Resilience, Not Luck
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Resilience, Not Luck

Why Romania’s Energy System Needs Structural Flexibility

August 2026 Β· 3 min read