Romania Power Market Size
| Study Period | 2020-2029 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2023 |
| Market Volume (2024) | 19.02 gigawatt |
| Market Volume (2029) | 25.04 gigawatt |
| CAGR (2024 - 2029) | 5.66 % |
| Market Concentration | Medium |
Major Players
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
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Romania Power Market Analysis
The Romania Power Market size is estimated at 19.02 gigawatt in 2024, and is expected to reach 25.04 gigawatt by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 5.66% during the forecast period (2024-2029).
- Over the medium period, factors such as the growing demand for renewable energy, upcoming investments in the energy sector, and supportive renewable energy policies drive the market's growth.
- On the other hand, the high initial investment cost, long investment return period on projects, and limited natural resources are expected to restrain the Romanian power market during the forecast period.
- Nevertheless, the Romanian government announced plans to invest over EUR 22.6 billion (USD 26.7 billion) in the power sector between 2020-2030. This is expected to create immense opportunities for the Romanian power market in the future.
Romania Power Market Trends
Hydropower to Witness Significant Growth
- Romania's energy mix is dominated by hydrocarbon energy sources such as coal, oil, and natural gas. This scenario is changing fast with the growth of hydropower and solar energy.
- Hydropower is the largest source of renewable energy in Romania. Romania has great potential for more than 9GW, but as of 2022, only 70% of the total hydropower capacity was utilized. Hence, the country has the potential to explore more areas to capture hydroelectric power.
- Romania is seeking to derive more of its energy needs from renewable sources. Romania is seen as a fast-growing market for hydropower in the Southeast European region.
- According to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Renewable Energy Statistics 2023, the total capacity of hydropower energy sources, as of 2022, was 6,661 megawatts (MW). This is expected to grow significantly with upcoming projects during the forecast period.
- In January 2023, Romania and Bulgaria agreed to develop two Danube hydropower projects. Hidroelectrica, a Romanian state-owned firm, will be the principal contractor for both Danube projects. The two hydropower plants are expected to take five to six years to build. The first power plant will be between Romania's Turnu Măgurele and Bulgaria's Nikopol. It will have an 840 MW capacity.
- Thus, owing to the above points, the hydropower segment is expected to witness significant growth during the forecast period.
Supportive Renewable Energy Policies to Drive the Market
- Romania has announced numerous policies to support the renewable energy sector. These policies help meet the obligations set by the European Union (EU) in terms of greenhouse gas emissions through its legislative package.
- Romania’s Integrated National Plan in the field of Energy and Climate Change (PNIESC) proposes 5.1 GWh of solar and 5.3 GWh of wind capacities by 2030 and increasing the number of energy prosumers.
- Under CfD, the producers enter a private contract with the nominated counterparty, under which the parties agree on a strike price. The producer sells the electricity at market prices. If the market prices are below the strike price, then the counterparty pays the difference to the producer, and if the market price is above the strike price, the producer pays the difference to the counterparty.
- The CfD ensures a consistent electricity price to power plant owners, protecting them from market risks associated with electricity price volatility. Given the success of the CfD in the United Kingdom and the existing obstacles presented by uncertain electricity prices for the power market, CfD is expected to be a major market driver.
- According to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Renewable Energy Statistics 2023, the total capacity of renewable energy sources, as of 2022, was 11,1411 megawatts (MW). This is expected to grow significantly with supportive government policies and upcoming projects during the forecast period.
- Therefore, the above supportive renewable policies are expected to drive the Romanian power market in the forecast period.
Romania Power Industry Overview
The Romanian power market is moderately fragmented. Some of the key players in the market (in no particular order) include Romelectro SA, SGS SA, Enel SpA, Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy SA, and Vestas Wind Systems AS.
Romania Power Market Leaders
Romelectro SA
SGS SA
Enel S.p.A
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy, S.A.
Vestas Wind Systems A/S
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
Romania Power Market News
- June 2023: Development of the EUR 50 million agrivoltaic parks near Teiuş in the Romanian Alba was set to begin in October 2023. It is scheduled to be finished in 2024. The solar park will cover 80 hectares and contain 119,184 modules, with an annual electrical output of approximately 102 GWh, enough to power about 30,000 houses.
- June 2023: The Romanian government signed a support agreement with state-owned Nuclearelectrica to develop national strategic projects for building Cernavodă nuclear power plant units 3 and 4.
- March 2023: Mass Group Holding (MGH), an Iraqi energy business, expressed interest in investing more than USD 1.2 billion to convert the Mintia coal-fired thermal power plant near Deva in western Romania into a 1.5 GW gas and hydrogen power plant. The first part of the investment will last 24 months, and the project will be finished in 36 months.
Romania Power Market Report - Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Scope of the Study
1.2 Market Definition
1.3 Study Assumptions
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
3. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
4. MARKET OVERVIEW
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Romania Installed Power Generation and Forecast, till 2028
4.3 Romania Energy Mix 2022
4.4 Recent Trends and Developments
4.5 Government Policies and Regulations
4.6 Market Dynamics
4.6.1 Drivers
4.6.1.1 Growing Demand for Renewable Energy
4.6.1.2 Upcoming Investments in the Energy Sector and Supportive Renewable Energy Policies
4.6.2 Restraints
4.6.2.1 High Initial Investment Cost and Long Investment Return Period on Projects
4.7 Supply Chain Analysis
4.8 PESTLE Analysis
5. MARKET SEGMENTATION
5.1 Source
5.1.1 Thermal
5.1.2 Renewables
5.1.3 Hydropower
5.1.4 Nuclear
5.1.5 Other Sources (Natural Gas and Oil)
5.2 Power Transmission and Distribution (T&D)
6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
6.1 Mergers and Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, Collaborations, and Agreements
6.2 Strategies Adopted by Leading Players
6.3 Company Profiles
6.3.1 Romelectro SA
6.3.2 SGS SA
6.3.3 Enel SpA
6.3.4 Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy SA
6.3.5 Vestas Wind Systems AS
6.3.6 Electroalfa
6.3.7 Sunshine Solar Energy Srl
6.3.8 Danagroup.hu
6.3.9 NIVUS GmbH
6.3.10 CEZ Romania
- *List Not Exhaustive
7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS
7.1 Romanian Government Announced Plans to Invest Over EUR 22.6 Billion (USD 26.7 billion) in the Power Sector
Romania Power Industry Segmentation
The power market includes the process of generation of electricity through various sources like fossil fuels, renewable energies, nuclear energy, etc., and the transmission and distribution of electricity to the end user.
The Romania power market is segmented by source and power transmission and distribution (T&D). By source, the market is segmented into thermal, nuclear, hydropower, renewables, and other sources (natural gas and oil). For each segment, the market sizing and forecasts are based on installed capacity, except for power transmission and distribution (T&D), for which only qualitative analysis will be provided.
| Source | |
| Thermal | |
| Renewables | |
| Hydropower | |
| Nuclear | |
| Other Sources (Natural Gas and Oil) |
Romania Power Market Research FAQs
How big is the Romania Power Market?
The Romania Power Market size is expected to reach 19.02 gigawatt in 2024 and grow at a CAGR of 5.66% to reach 25.04 gigawatt by 2029.
What is the current Romania Power Market size?
In 2024, the Romania Power Market size is expected to reach 19.02 gigawatt.
Who are the key players in Romania Power Market?
Romelectro SA, SGS SA, Enel S.p.A, Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy, S.A. and Vestas Wind Systems A/S are the major companies operating in the Romania Power Market.
What years does this Romania Power Market cover, and what was the market size in 2023?
In 2023, the Romania Power Market size was estimated at 17.94 gigawatt. The report covers the Romania Power Market historical market size for years: 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the Romania Power Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029.
Romanian Energy Industry Report
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