The electricity distribution subsidiary of the Electrica Group – Distributie Energie Electrica Romania (DEER) has an investment plan for 2022 worth almost 140 million euros for the modernization and development of the electricity distribution system. The main goal is to increase continuity and quality in power supply, energy efficiency and reduction of network losses and maintenance costs.
For the medium term, the company plans to modernize the network infrastructure, accelerate digitization, develop alternative channels for user interactions, and create a modern work environment for employees, by implementing the concept of digital distribution.
In the long run, the company’s projects are geared towards the concept of smart grid, in line with industry trends.
In 2021, DEER made investments amounting to 111 million euros. The main benefits of these investments have been to improve the quality of the distribution service and increase operational efficiency by modernizing, automating facilities, implementing modern technologies and increasing energy efficiency by reducing network losses.
DEER was established following the merger of the Transylvania North electricity distribution company, the Transylvania South electricity distribution company and the Muntenia Nord electricity distribution company on 1 January 2021. The new company serves approximately 3.9 million users, covering 40.7 % of Romania’s territory, with a network of 201,082 kilometers in 18 counties.