Romania Battery Storage State Aid Scheme Authorized
Summary
The European Commission authorized Romania's battery storage State aid scheme (SA.121308) under Articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union. The Commission raised no objections to the aid measure, clearing the way for Romania to provide State support for battery storage infrastructure as part of its energy transition objectives. This decision was published in the Official Journal of the European Union on April 1, 2026.
What changed
The European Commission issued Decision C/2026/1588 authorizing Romania's battery storage State aid scheme under case number SA.121308. The Commission raised no objections to the aid measure, finding it compatible with the internal market under Article 107(3)(c) TFEU. This enables Romanian authorities to provide financial support for battery storage projects without triggering the formal investigation procedure.
Romanian energy companies and project developers seeking to participate in battery storage initiatives should coordinate with national authorities to ensure compliance with any conditions attached to this authorization. No immediate compliance action is required by market participants, though those anticipating State support should monitor for implementing guidelines from Romanian authorities. The Commission's decision is binding on Romania but creates no direct obligations for private entities.
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Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union – Cases where the Commission raises no objections – SA.121308
Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union – Cases where the Commission raises no objections – SA.121308
Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union – Cases where the Commission raises no objections – SA.121308
C/2026/1588
OJ C, C/2026/1932, 1.4.2026, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/C/2026/1932/oj (BG, ES, CS, DA, DE, ET, EL, EN, FR, GA, HR, IT, LV, LT, HU, MT, NL, PL, PT, RO, SK, SL, FI, SV)
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| | C/2026/1932 | 1.4.2026 |
Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union
Cases where the Commission raises no objections
SA.121308
(Text with EEA relevance)
(C/2026/1932)
| Date of adoption of the decision | 6.3.2026 | | | |
| Aid number | SA.121308 | | | |
| Member State | Romania | | | |
| Region | Bucureşti, Nord-Vest, Centru, Nord-Est, Sud-Est, Sud-Muntenia, Sud-Vest Oltenia, Vest, Ilfov | | | |
| Title (title and/or name of the beneficiary) | State Aid Scheme to support investments in the development of stand-alone battery storage installations of electricity with financing from the Modernisation Fund. | | | |
| Legal basis | The draft Order of the Minister of Energy regarding the approval of the State Aid Scheme to support investments in the development of stand-alone battery storage installations of electricity with financing from the Modernisation Fund. | | | |
| Type of measure | Scheme | | | |
| Objective | Energy, Environmental protection | | | |
| Form of aid | Direct grant | | | |
| Budget | Overall budget: 764 295 000 RON
Annual budget: 152 859 000 RON | | | |
| Intensity | | | | |
| Duration | Until 31.12.2030 | | | |
| Economic sectors | Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | | | |
| Name and address of the granting authority | | Ministry of Energy |
| No. 39 – 41 Academiei Street, District 1, Bucharest, Romania, 010013 | | | Ministry of Energy | No. 39 – 41 Academiei Street, District 1, Bucharest, Romania, 010013 |
| Ministry of Energy | | | | |
| No. 39 – 41 Academiei Street, District 1, Bucharest, Romania, 010013 | | | | |
| Other information | | | | |
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https://competition-cases.ec.europa.eu/search?caseInstrument=SA
ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/C/2026/1932/oj
ISSN 1977-091X (electronic edition)
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