11/01/2018

All Eyes on: Romania

A more flexible grid and interconnectors to neighbouring countries are needed to raise the share of wind and other renewables in Romania’s electricity up to 35% by 2030.

Official Press Release WindEurope:

With the right reforms, Romania could reap the rewards of wind

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Romania should harness onshore wind to meet growing demand for electricity instead of investing in conventional power – this was the message WindEurope CEO Giles Dickson told the annual meeting of the Romanian Wind Energy Association in Bucharest on Tuesday.

Wind energy provided 12.2% of Romania’s electricity last year. With a more flexible grid and interconnectors to neighbouring countries, the share of wind and other renewables in Romania’s electricity could rise to 35% by 2030. This potential should be reflected in the draft National Energy and Climate Plan that Romania (and all EU countries) must submit to the European Commission by the end of 2018. The International Renewable Energy Agency has highlighted the enormous potential for wind energy in... ... More: Official Press Release WindEurope