Renewable energy developer Enexus has signed an EPC (engineering, procurement and construction) agreement with Compeador Construct, part of the Turkish-backed Astor RO Energy, for the development of a large-scale solar power project in Alba Iulia, Romania, with an installed capacity of approximately 75 MW.
In addition to the photovoltaic plant, the project includes the construction of a new 220 kV transformer substation equipped with two 80 MVA transformers, designed to enable efficient integration of the facility into Romania’s national transmission system while enhancing overall grid stability.
Construction work is already underway in its initial phase, covering both the solar generation infrastructure and the high-voltage connection systems required for grid integration. The development therefore combines power generation assets with critical transmission infrastructure from the outset.
Enexus stated that the project reflects a broader transformation in renewable energy development, where new installations increasingly require strong integration with transmission networks and advanced system-support capabilities. The company emphasized that substation engineering and grid connection expertise are becoming essential as renewable penetration rises and system flexibility becomes more important.
Representatives of Astor RO Energy, the Romanian arm of Turkish group Astor Enerji, highlighted Romania as a strategic market in their regional expansion plans, noting that long-term sector growth will depend heavily on the development of robust energy infrastructure.
Enexus executives also pointed to Romania’s growing attractiveness for cross-border energy investment, arguing that well-structured projects with strong grid integration and operational resilience could serve as a foundation for broader regional expansion in the renewable energy sector.
