Energy Distribution Services to buy three wind farms in Romania
The Romanian Competition Council is currently reviewing the acquisition of three energy companies by the Romanian company Energy Distribution Services.
The Romanian Competition Council is currently reviewing the acquisition of three energy companies by the Romanian company Energy Distribution Services.
Green energy producer Hidroelectrica has announced that a consortium comprising Prime Batteries Technology and Enevo Group will implement a Li-ion battery storage facility at its Crucea Nord wind farm.
The project involves the phased construction of nine wind farms distributed across northern Botoșani County, with a timeline for completion extending to approximately 2031.
Expected to begin operating commercially by the end of 2025, the first phase of VIFOR Wind Farm will supply clean electricity to approximately 108,000 households.
It will help reduce Romania energy sector's carbon footprint by an estimated 500,000 tons of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions per year.
The project also includes a connection contract to the network operated by Distribuție Energie Electrică Romania, ensuring the integration into the national system.
The Urleasca wind farm is expected to make a significant contribution to Romania's renewable energy goals, with generation capacity of 292 GWh per year.
CMS has advised global energy company Iberdrola on the agreement to sell Eolica Dobrogea One wind company, their Romanian 80MW wind energy production facility.
Located in Tulcea, the wind farm generates more than 200 GWh of electricity per year.

Romanian companies represent 53% of the top 5,000 companies in Romania, but figures show significant differences between the country's regions.
Raiffeisen Bank Romania ended 2025 with strong results, recording 22% growth in new clients compared to 2024.
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) invested a record €955 million in 37 projects in Romania in 2025, up from €707 million for 44 projects the previous year.
Dan Timotin, General Manager of beer maker Ursus Breweries since July 2025, will leave the company at the end of February 2025, according to a company statement.
Vista Bank Romania has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in Investimental, a financial investment services company.