Eurowind Energy Romania has started construction of three wind farms in Galați and Constanța counties, with a combined capacity of 138 MW. The projects extend Romania’s return to large-scale onshore wind development. The portfolio uses Vestas turbines and is being built by Eurowind Energy Romania.
The developments received required approvals from the National Energy Regulatory Authority. Commercial operation is scheduled for 2027. Equipment deliveries are expected during the second half of 2026.
Portfolio turbine configuration and project capacities
The wind farms will use 23 Vestas V162 turbines, each rated at 6.2 MW. The largest project is the 66 MW Frumușița wind farm in Galați County, with 11 turbines. A nearby development, the Vector project, will install four turbines for approximately 24 MW.
In Constanța County, the Pecineaga Nord-Est wind farm will use eight turbines to provide 48 MW. With modern 6.2 MW machines, the portfolio reaches 138 MW using only 23 turbine positions. This approach reduces the number of foundations, internal roads and medium-voltage connections compared with older wind technology.
Larger rotors and components associated with the 6.2 MW class create more demanding transport and crane requirements. These logistics considerations affect site execution alongside civil works and grid interfaces.
Vestas service agreement and implications for operations
Vestas will maintain the turbines under a 20-year service agreement. The arrangement is intended to provide long-term technical support covering availability, scheduled maintenance and lifecycle expenditure. For lenders, the service package is described as relevant to production guarantees and operating reserves.
The same service scope is also linked to exposure related to major-component replacement. This structure affects how project performance risks are assessed over the first operating years.
Cost outlook and grid connection timing risks
Indicative capital expenditure for a Romanian onshore wind portfolio at this scale could range between €190 million and €250 million. The range depends on grid works, turbine pricing, civil conditions and financing costs. Transmission connection timing is highlighted as a key schedule risk.
A connection delay of 12–18 months could add interest during construction and defer operating cash flow. The source also notes that such a delay could reduce equity IRR by 1–3 percentage points. Eurowind’s programme is therefore expected to require coordination between turbine delivery, substation works, grid testing and energisation.
Market arrangements, system value and power price exposure
The projects’ commercial bankability depends on their route to market. They could combine wholesale exposure with corporate power-purchase agreements, contracts for difference or other hedging structures. A long-term PPA would reduce price risk but would need to account for wind-profile capture prices, balancing costs and potential curtailment.
The source also contrasts wind’s system value with Romania’s rapidly growing solar fleet. Wind production is described as less concentrated in midday hours, with generally higher capacity factors. It can contribute more energy during winter and overnight periods.
This profile is cited as relevant both for renewable targets and for reducing exposure to evening imports and solar-driven price volatility. As generation applications grow faster than reinforcement, Romania’s grid congestion increases the likelihood of connection delays impacting project timelines.
Operating platform for Eurowind in Romania
The three projects are expected to create a significant new operating platform for Eurowind in Romania. Returns through the first full operating cycle are described as shaped by more than installed megawatts. Factors listed include grid availability, captured prices and production accuracy.
The performance of the long-term Vestas service arrangement is also identified as a determinant of returns during the initial operating period.
