A large-scale battery storage project is set to be developed in western Romania after renewable energy developer VLA Energy secured land for a major energy storage facility. The planned installation will feature a standalone battery energy storage system with a capacity of 300 MW and a storage volume of 1,200 MWh, designed for four hours of operation. The project will be located in Arad County on a site of approximately 20,000 square meters, close to a key high-voltage transmission hub to facilitate efficient integration into the national electricity network. The financial details of the land acquisition have not been disclosed.
Preparations for the project are already underway, with the development stage expected to begin this month. The Arad facility represents the first phase of VLA Energy’s broader strategy to expand standalone battery storage assets across the region.
The company notes that western Romania is emerging as a strategic area for flexible energy infrastructure, driven by factors such as cross-border electricity trading, noticeable price differences between markets, and growing demand for storage-supported energy solutions.
Founded in Bucharest in 2020, VLA Energy focuses on developing large-scale energy and infrastructure projects. Its portfolio spans utility-scale solar power plants, independent and hybrid battery storage systems, combined solar-storage projects, and environmentally sustainable digital infrastructure, including green data centers. The company typically develops projects either for sale at the ready-to-build stage or for long-term partnerships with investors.
