Eurowind Energy Romania has secured construction permits for the Siminoc renewable energy project in Constanța County, marking a key milestone in the company’s expansion strategy. The development is described as the first hybrid wind and solar facility for Eurowind in Romania. The project is expected to require an investment of approximately EUR 65 million.
The Siminoc project is planned as a single-site installation combining wind and solar generation. Total capacity is set at 49.6 MW, split evenly between 24.8 MW from wind turbines and 24.8 MW from photovoltaic panels. The design is intended to create a balanced hybrid configuration.
Output expectations and support under Romania’s CfD scheme
When operational, the facility is expected to generate around 120 GWh of electricity annually. The output is described as sufficient to supply more than 50,000 households. The project has also secured support through Romania’s Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme.
The CfD scheme is referenced as a mechanism intended to provide long-term price certainty and reduce investment risk for renewable energy developers. With permitting completed, Eurowind Energy Romania plans to move the project into the construction phase.
Construction timeline and technology decisions during procurement
Work on the Siminoc project is scheduled to begin in 2027. Commercial operations are expected to start in 2028. Final decisions on turbine models and solar technology are planned during the procurement process.
The procurement process will also determine whether battery storage integration is included. In parallel, Eurowind is assessing additional energy storage options across its wider portfolio.
Role of hybrid generation in grid flexibility targets
The company describes hybrid projects as a way to improve grid flexibility by combining different renewable generation profiles. It positions the approach as relevant to aligning generation with system needs as renewables are integrated.
The Siminoc development is part of Eurowind Energy Romania’s broader strategy targeting 1 GW of renewable capacity in Romania by 2030. Investments estimated at around EUR 1 billion over the next four years are cited in support of that target.
