On July 8th , Romania's Energy Regulatory Authority (ANRE) officially approved new regulations abolishing double taxation on battery energy storage systems (BESS). The move aims to accelerate energy storage project deployment and enhance grid resilience. Under previous rules, electricity re-injected into the grid after storage was subject to repeated taxation, a major barrier to the development of battery storage technologies critical for balancing grid fluctuations and integrating renewable energy.
The new regulations explicitly exempt electricity fed back into the grid from storage systems from transmission/distribution fees, system service charges, and green certificate costs. However, self-consumption by storage facilities (including technical losses) remains ineligible for tax relief.
ANRE has also strengthened oversight, requiring grid operators to regularly report energy storage data and mandating unified management procedures for all BESS operators. ANRE Chairman George Niculescu emphasized in a statement: "The existing regulatory framework, which constrained innovation, could not meet the demands of building a balanced and resilient energy system. Through this reform, we send a clear signal to investors that Romania views energy storage not just as a technological option but as a cornerstone of our energy transition."
To fully utilize renewable energy generation, Romania plans to add 5GW of battery storage capacity by the end of 2026.
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