Romania allocates €650 million for solar, storage at public buildings

The larger €500 million program supports new self-consumption solar projects with mandatory batteries sized for two to four hours of operation, while a €150 million program supports behind-the-meter storage for institutions that already have renewable generation. Applications open September 11 and close November 6 or when the budget is exhausted, with awarded projects due online by the end of 2029. The Modernisation Fund-backed schemes target municipalities, hospitals, universities and other public bodies as Romania’s solar base passes 8.5 GW.