Bucharest exports household energy storage

Who produces electricity in Romania?

State-owned enterprises such as Nuclearelectrica, Hidroelectrica, Termoelectrica, Hunedoara Energy Complex (CEH), and Oltenia Energy Complex (CEO) are the primary producers of power. According to the National Energy Regulatory Agency (ANRE), the energy output in Romania in 2022 was 53 TWh (terawatt-hour), while imports were 5.9 TWh.

Where does Romania import electricity?

Romania exports and imports electricity to and from neighboring countries, including Hungary, Bulgaria, Serbia, Ukraine, and Moldova, and is also part of the European Union’s internal energy market, which aims to create a single, competitive market for electricity and gas across EU member states.

What is the energy sector like in Romania?

Romania’s energy sector is key to its evolving economy and security policy. It has a diverse energy mix, including coal, natural gas, nuclear, hydroelectric, and renewable sources. The largest share of electricity production historically came from coal and natural gas, followed by hydroelectric and nuclear power.

Which energy sources are the backbone of Romania's energy transformation?

Renewable energy sources, nuclear power (via completion of Cernavoda NPP Units 3 and 4, refurbishment of Unit 1, and deployment of SMRs), and natural gas - the latter considered a transitional energy source - form the backbone of Romania’s energy transformation.