Record Output: Romania’s Solar Plants Exceed 1GW for the First Time
Romania celebrates a historic moment as the output of dispatched solar power plants surpassed 1GW on March 4, reaching a total production close to 6.5GW. This notable achievement, reported by Economica.net, highlights a significant milestone for the country’s solar energy sector.
Installed Capacity and Net Export: Solar Power’s Impact on the Market
The dispatched solar power plants in Romania boast an impressive installed capacity of 1.6GWp. However, there are additional smaller solar installations, totaling 1.4HWp, that are not dispatched. While these non-dispatched capacities, often attributed to prosumers, do not reflect in official solar power production, they play a crucial role in influencing the net electricity demand.
Shifting the Balance: Non-Dispatched Installations Transforming the Market
Despite not being officially accounted for in solar power production figures, the impact of non-dispatched capacities is substantial. Their presence, especially during peak hours on March 4, likely shifted the electricity market balance from a net importer to a net exporter. Even with a conservative estimate of their yield, the influence of these installations on Romania’s energy landscape is evident.
As Romania continues to make strides in solar energy production, this achievement underscores the potential of renewable sources to reshape the dynamics of the energy market. The record-breaking output on March 4 marks a pivotal moment in Romania’s journey towards sustainable and self-sufficient energy solutions.
Source：romania-insider.com
