Is Romania a good country for solar energy?

National targets for solar PV With an average of 1,900 to 2,400 annual sunlight hours, Romania has significant natural potential for solar PV development. Yet, the country has not set ambitious targets for renewable energy sources, aiming for only 30.7% of its final energy consumption to come from RES by 2030.

How much solar energy does Romania need?

In the context of the European ambitions, Romania would need to aim for 44.4% RES, meaning 11.1 GW of solar - 6.1 GW for utility-scale and 5 GW for rooftop PV1. Drivers for solar growth The last two years have been marked by significant legislative changes that underpinned the development of the Romanian PV sector.

What is the future of PV in Romania?

The Romanian PV market has entered a new boom phase, driven by the current security context, the imperative of green transition, and the favorable permitting framework. As the country moves towards decarbonization and the large-scale adoption of clean technologies, the outlook for the future of PV points to sustained development.

Should Spain introduce a'solar standard'?

Among other things, it is crucial to introduce an ambitious 'solar standard' for roofs and other sealed surfaces, remove unnecessary bureaucratic hurdles, and boost citizen-centred schemes such as energy sharing.” Spain has become an European leader for rooftop solar PV, but only at the individual level.

Will Romania achieve 44% res by 2030?

While this is a positive step, it is not enough to align with the EU’s binding objective of 42.5% RES by 2030. In the context of the European ambitions, Romania would need to aim for 44.4% RES, meaning 11.1 GW of solar - 6.1 GW for utility-scale and 5 GW for rooftop PV1.

Are EU member states facilitating rooftop solar deployment?

The report examines EU Member States (Bulgaria, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Portugal, Romania, Spain and Sweden) on their good and bad practices when it comes to facilitating rooftop solar deployment in the EU.