Romania State Aid Battery Storage - Commission No Objections
Summary
The European Commission authorized Romania's state aid measure SA.121308 for battery storage projects under Articles 107 and 108 TFEU. The Commission raised no objections to the aid, finding it compatible with the internal market. This decision allows Romania to provide support to battery storage facilities without initiating the formal investigation procedure.
What changed
The European Commission approved Romania's state aid notification (SA.121308) for battery storage infrastructure under the Energy sector. The Commission found the measure compatible with EU state aid rules, raising no objections. This follows the streamlined procedure for aid that meets established compatibility criteria under Article 107(3)(c) TFEU.
Romanian authorities and project developers benefiting from this state aid scheme should ensure compliance with any conditions attached to the authorization. Energy companies seeking to participate in the battery storage scheme should monitor for implementing guidelines from Romanian authorities. No specific compliance deadline or reporting obligations were established in this decision beyond standard monitoring requirements.
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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
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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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ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/C/2026/1932/oj
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