PPC Renewables Romania, the largest private investor in renewable energy in Romania, will develop a battery energy storage system (BESS) with a capacity of 60.12 MWh at the Sălbatica 1 wind farm. The project has a total value of RON 68.2 million, of which approximately RON 9.87 million will be covered by European funding through the Modernization Fund.
The project is part of PPC Renewables Romania’s plan to expand its renewable energy portfolio with projects that can help reduce Romania’s power generation capacity deficit and enhance system stability, through the predictable production profile ensured by battery energy storage, according to a press release sent to CaleaEuropeană.ro.
Located in the South-East Region, Valea Nucarilor administrative area, Tulcea County, the Sălbatica 1 and Sălbatica 2 wind farms comprise a total of 70 modern wind turbines of 2 MW each, evenly distributed between the two parks. Once commissioned, the BESS system will contribute to the development of electricity storage capacities within the National Power System and to increasing the flexibility and efficiency of energy produced from renewable sources.
In addition to the development of the storage system, the project includes the construction of the necessary infrastructure elements, development of operational roads, access and fencing, implementation of safety lighting and monitoring systems, as well as the arrangement of areas for operation, maintenance and security, and site organization.
The project benefits from financing through the Modernization Fund – Supporting investments in the development of electricity storage capacities (batteries) connected to an existing renewable energy generation facility. The total investment amounts to RON 68,225,209.57. The maximum amount covered by the Modernization Fund represents 28.24% of eligible costs, namely RON 9,872,978.54, while the contribution from PPC Renewables Romania amounts to RON 58,352,231.03.
The PPC Group is rapidly expanding its renewable energy portfolio in Greece, Romania, Italy, and Bulgaria, with installed capacity increasing from 4.7 GW in the first half of 2024 to 6.4 GW by the end of September 2025.
The PPC Group’s objective is to reach an installed renewable energy capacity of 12.7 GW by 2028. In Romania, PPC Renewables, part of the PPC Group, is a leader in the renewable energy sector, currently operating over 1.5 GW of installed capacity and continues to rapidly expand its portfolio through large-scale projects, being the largest private producer of renewable energy in Romania.
