The Romanian Ministry of Energy has announced the launch of the second call for projects aimed at supporting investments in new electricity generation capacities from renewable sources for self-consumption. The initiative involves a disbursement of €310 million, financed through the Modernization Fund.

This call, based on a competitive bidding procedure, targets economic operators—companies and autonomous communities—seeking to develop sustainable projects with a direct impact on energy independence and carbon emission reduction.

Project submission period:

From May 22, 2025 at 12:00 PM to August 22, 2025 at 5:00 PM.

According to government sources, the objective is to finance new electricity generation capacities from wind, solar (both below and above 5 MW), and hydroelectric sources, exclusively for the applicant's own use.

Selection Criteria:

Amount of state aid requested per installed MW (up to 90 points)

Predictability of production for the National Energy System (minimum storage capacity of 12 minutes — up to 10 points)

Project Funding Breakdown:

• Solar energy (under 5 MW): €151,347,445.75
• Solar energy (over 5 MW): €117,650,646.94
• Wind energy: €16,700,000
• Hydroelectric energy: €25,000,000

Sebastian Burduja, Minister of Energy, stated: "We continue to support Romania's economic environment in the energy transition through concrete measures with measurable outcomes. The second call to support investments in renewable energy production capacity for self-consumption is a key measure to reduce energy costs and enhance economic competitiveness. This is a real opportunity for Romanian companies, regardless of size, to produce their own electricity, cut costs, and actively contribute to meeting climate goals".