Energy Ministry launches new €310 million funding round for private renewable energy projects

Romania’s Ministry of Energy has launched a new project call with a total budget of approximately €310 million, targeting private sector companies and autonomous public enterprises investing in renewable electricity generation for self-consumption. The program, financed through the Modernization Fund, supports Romania’s energy independence and decarbonization goals while streamlining administrative barriers. After the public consultation period held between May 8th and 18th, the Ministry of Energy published the final version of the program documentation, available on the energie.gov.ro website.

Energy Minister Sebastian Burduja emphasized the program’s role in enhancing efficiency and competitiveness across key sectors such as industry, agriculture, and food. This second funding round introduces more flexible conditions than previous calls, including the acceptance of various mortgage types, the elimination of construction permit requirements at contract signing, and broader eligibility for sectors like agriculture, food industry, and beverage production.

The call is open between May 22nd and August 22nd, 2025 through the national online platform MySMIS2021. State aid can reach up to €20 million per project, with 70% of produced energy required for self-consumption. Support values vary by technology: solar energy up to €450,000/MW (under 5 MW), wind energy up to €700,000/MW, and hydro energy up to €1,805,000/MW.

Project selection will be based on two main criteria: the amount of state aid requested per MW installed, and the predictability of production, including minimum storage capacity requirements.

Minister Burduja described the program as “a real opportunity for Romanian companies to produce their own energy, reduce costs, and actively contribute to climate goals.”

Further information can be found under Ministry of Energy and Energynomics.

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