According to data published by National Institute for Statistics (INS), electricity consumption in Romania in 2025 totaled 50.05 TWh, representing a 0.9% decline compared to 2024. Industrial demand reached 37.93 TWh, also 0.9% lower year-on-year, while household consumption fell by 1% to 11.73 TWh. Public lighting use dropped by 3.3% to around 383 GWh, confirming a broader moderation in demand.
Total electricity production stood at 51.39 TWh, down 2% from the previous year. Thermal generation slipped by 0.5% to 17.37 TWh, while hydropower output recorded a sharper 13.3% decrease to 12.4 TWh. In contrast, the Cernavoda Nuclear Power Plant slightly increased generation by 0.9%, reaching 11.01 TWh. Wind generation declined by 4.9% to 6.05 TWh, whereas solar output, including prosumers, surged by 33.6% to 4.55 TWh, highlighting strong growth in photovoltaic capacity.
Cross-border electricity flows expanded notably, with exports rising by 33.8% to 14.51 TWh and imports climbing 32.3% to 18.26 TWh, pointing to a more dynamic regional trading position. Meanwhile, total primary energy production reached 16,526.7 million tons of oil equivalent, a 2.3% decrease year-on-year. Coal output fell by 3.7%, oil production declined 7.6%, and natural gas production edged down 0.9%, reflecting gradual shifts in the domestic energy mix.
