A large-scale solar project in western Romania has been completed, adding 55 MW of new generation capacity to the national electricity system. The plant, located near Simleu and covering approximately 54 hectares, marks the conclusion of construction for the facility.
The project was delivered by Parapet Renewable, which used screwed steel pile foundations instead of concrete, reducing material use while maintaining stability. Nearly 79,000 solar panels were installed on more than 2,800 fixed mounting structures. The plant is fully equipped for grid operation, featuring 140 three-phase inverters (350 kW each) and eight transformer stations. Construction included both DC systems connecting panels to inverters and AC infrastructure linking inverters to transformers, as well as connections to the medium- and high-voltage network and the site grounding system. Electricity generated will be fed directly into Romania’s national transmission network.
Parapet Renewable has established a strong presence in the European renewable market, delivering around 2 GW of clean energy across 15 countries, spanning 350 solar, wind, and hybrid projects from engineering through construction and long-term maintenance.
Additional solar development is also ongoing nearby. Shikun & Binui Energy secured a €49 million loan from Raiffeisen Bank International to build a separate 101 MW solar plant in Simleul Silvaniei. The financing allows flexible electricity sales via Romania’s wholesale market or direct power purchase agreements, enabling sales directly to end users. Shikun & Binui Energy’s Romanian portfolio includes 841 MW of solar and 554 MW of wind capacity, highlighting Romania’s growing role in the company’s regional renewable strategy.
