Romania’s energy landscape is undergoing a rapid transformation as households and small producers generating their own electricity, known as prosumers, play an increasingly important role in the country’s power system.
According to the Association of Prosumers and Energy Communities, prosumers have installed around 3.4 GW of capacity, accounting for just over 15% of Romania’s total installed generation capacity. When combined with other photovoltaic installations, solar power reaches approximately 6.7 GW, representing close to 30% of total capacity.
However, despite this strong growth in installed capacity, the actual contribution to electricity production remains more limited. Official data shows that solar energy, including prosumer output, accounts for about 9% of total electricity generation.
The number of prosumers continues to rise rapidly, reaching around 305,000 participants. Growth has remained strong even during the winter months, with an additional 15,000 new prosumers joining between December 2025 and January 2026. This trend highlights increasing interest in energy independence and reduced reliance on traditional supply sources.
Prosumers both consume electricity generated by their own solar systems and feed excess energy back into the grid. Their investments in solar installations are estimated at around €2.2 billion, largely financed through personal savings and bank loans, although the exact contribution of public subsidy programs remains unclear.
Energy storage is also becoming more important, with approximately 800 MW of storage capacity now associated with prosumer systems. This development enhances energy flexibility and allows for greater self-consumption of generated electricity.
Looking ahead, industry projections suggest that the number of prosumers in Romania could surpass 400,000 by the end of 2026, reinforcing the ongoing shift toward decentralized and more resilient electricity generation.
