Romania allocates €650 million to public sector green energy
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Ilie Bolojan, Romania’s interim prime minister, approved funding for two programs totaling €650 million to help public institutions generate and store energy for their own use.
The first program will distribute €500 million for the installation of photovoltaic panels with battery storage, and may also include heat pumps. These institutions will use the produced energy to cover their own consumption needs, with mandatory batteries designed to operate for two to four hours.
A second program will provide €150 million to public institutions already generating renewable energy. These entities can install batteries to store excess energy and use it later. Eligible applicants include city halls, county councils, public hospitals, state universities, social centers, and other public institutions. Funding can cover up to 100% of eligible expenses, up to a maximum of €10 million per beneficiary.
Applications for both programs will open on September 11 and can be submitted through AFIR until November 6, 2026, or until funds are exhausted. Bolojan stated these investments will help public institutions lower energy bills and use renewable energy more efficiently.
