Romania’s renewable energy landscape continues to evolve with the recent completion of a significant 55 MW solar power plant located near Simleu. This facility, which spans approximately 54 hectares, marks an important step in enhancing the country’s electricity generation capabilities and aligns with broader regional efforts to expand renewable energy resources.
The project was developed by Parapet Renewable, known for its innovative construction techniques that utilize screwed steel pile foundations, thereby minimizing material usage while ensuring structural integrity. The installation includes nearly 79,000 solar panels mounted on over 2,800 fixed structures. Furthermore, the plant is equipped to operate within the grid, featuring 140 three-phase inverters (each rated at 350 kW) and eight transformer stations. The comprehensive construction involved both DC systems to connect the solar panels to inverters and AC infrastructure linking inverters to transformers, facilitating connections to Romania’s medium- and high-voltage networks. The generated electricity will be integrated directly into the national transmission network.
Parapet Renewable has established itself as a key player in the European renewable sector, having delivered approximately 2 GW of clean energy across 15 countries through a portfolio of around 350 solar, wind, and hybrid projects. This expansion underscores the company’s commitment to advancing sustainable energy solutions from engineering through construction and ongoing maintenance.
In addition to this new facility, there are further developments underway in the region. Shikun & Binui Energy has secured a €49 million loan from Raiffeisen Bank International to construct a separate 101 MW solar plant in nearby Simleul Silvaniei. This financing arrangement allows for flexible electricity sales options through Romania’s wholesale market or direct power purchase agreements, thus enabling sales directly to end users. Shikun & Binui Energy’s operations in Romania now encompass a robust portfolio of 841 MW of solar and 554 MW of wind capacity, reflecting the country’s strategic importance in their regional renewable energy initiatives.
The ongoing investments and developments in Romania’s renewable energy sector not only bolster national capacity but also contribute to regional sustainability goals amidst a growing demand for clean energy solutions.
