Electro-Alfa International is expanding its presence in the energy storage sector after completing the acquisition of a company holding a large-scale battery project. The acquired firm, Solar Technologies Consulting, controls a planned 52 MW battery energy storage system located in Șelimbăr. The investment is estimated at around €25 million, with construction expected to begin after the design phase is finalized and to last approximately one year.
Once completed, the project could follow different strategic directions, including direct operation by Electro-Alfa or a potential sale to investors active in the energy sector. This flexibility reflects the growing value of storage assets in Romania’s evolving power market.
The move comes shortly after Electro-Alfa’s debut on the Bucharest Stock Exchange, where the company raised significant capital through an initial public offering earlier this year. The listing marked a new phase of expansion for the group, which has long-standing experience in electrical equipment manufacturing, engineering services, and energy efficiency solutions.
Operating as part of a broader industrial group, Electro-Alfa runs multiple production facilities and maintains in-house research and development capabilities, serving hundreds of domestic and international clients. The latest acquisition signals a clear strategic shift toward strengthening its position in the rapidly growing energy storage market.
At the same time, Romanian authorities are preparing stricter regulations to address bottlenecks in renewable energy development. The country’s energy regulator, ANRE, is preparing a public consultation on new rules designed to reduce speculative projects that occupy valuable grid capacity without real implementation plans.
The proposed framework would require developers to provide financial guarantees before accessing the electricity network. This includes an initial requirement of €20 per installed kW during allocation procedures, followed by additional commitments equal to 20% of connection costs after technical approval. The aim is to ensure that only serious investors proceed with grid access.
According to ANRE head George Niculescu, the measures are intended to eliminate inactive or speculative projects that slow down the energy transition. Authorities have identified cases where connection rights were being traded online, highlighting inefficiencies in the current system.
The initiative has political backing, with Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan confirming that a list of stalled projects has already been compiled. Some developers are believed to be holding permits without progressing construction, instead waiting for resale opportunities.
By tightening regulations and increasing scrutiny of inactive projects, the government aims to free up grid capacity, accelerate renewable energy deployment, and improve investor confidence. The reforms are seen as an important step toward stabilizing energy prices and aligning Romania’s energy sector with European climate goals.
