Eurowind Energy Romania has started construction of three wind farms in Galați and Constanța counties, totalling 138 MW. The projects use Vestas V162 turbines and are designed to extend large-scale onshore wind development in Romania.
Permits, turbine supply and commissioning timeline
The developments received approvals from the National Energy Regulatory Authority. Commercial operation is scheduled for 2027. Equipment deliveries are expected during the second half of 2026.
The portfolio comprises 23 Vestas V162 turbines, each rated at 6.2 MW. The turbine configuration is tied to site planning across the three projects. Deliveries and installation are expected to align with the commissioning target for 2027.
Project breakdown by site and installed capacity
The largest installation is the 66 MW Frumușița wind farm in Galați County, consisting of 11 turbines. A nearby development, the Vector project, will install four turbines for approximately 24 MW.
The Pecineaga Nord-Est wind farm in Constanța County will use eight turbines to provide 48 MW. Together, the three sites total the planned 138 MW. The turbine counts reflect the different project footprints within each county.
Operations, service agreement and financing considerations
Vestas will maintain the turbines under a 20-year service agreement. The arrangement is intended to provide long-term support covering availability, scheduled maintenance and lifecycle expenditure. For lenders, it is expected to influence production guarantees, operating reserves and exposure related to major-component replacement.
The use of modern 6.2 MW machines enables the portfolio to reach 138 MW with only 23 turbine positions. This configuration can reduce the number of foundations, internal roads and medium-voltage connections compared with older wind technology. Larger rotors and components also create more demanding transport and crane requirements.
Capex range and grid connection scheduling risk
An indicative capital expenditure range for a Romanian onshore wind portfolio at this scale is estimated at between €190 million and €250 million. The figure depends on grid works, turbine pricing, civil conditions and financing costs. Transmission connection timing is highlighted as a key schedule risk.
The transmission connection risk is linked to Romania processing a large queue of renewable and storage projects. Grid congestion is described as increasing as generation applications grow faster than reinforcement. A reported 12–18-month connection delay could add interest during construction and defer operating cash flow.
Market structure, power price exposure and system value of wind
The projects’ commercial bankability depends on their route to market. They could combine wholesale exposure with corporate power-purchase agreements, contracts for difference or other hedging structures. A long-term PPA would reduce price risk but would need to account for wind-profile capture prices, balancing costs and potential curtailment.
The source notes that wind provides different system value compared with Romania’s rapidly growing solar fleet. Wind production is described as less concentrated in midday hours, with generally higher capacity factors and more energy contribution during winter and overnight periods. This is presented as relevant both for renewable targets and for reducing exposure to evening imports and solar-driven price volatility.
Construction coordination across delivery, substations and energisation
A grid connection delay of 12–18 months could also reduce equity IRR by 1–3 percentage points, according to the figures cited. Eurowind’s construction programme therefore requires coordination between turbine delivery, substation works, grid testing and energisation. The timing dependencies are tied directly to when each project can connect to the transmission system.
The three projects are expected to form a significant new operating platform for Eurowind in Romania. Returns through the first full operating cycle are described as shaped by grid availability, captured prices, production accuracy and performance under the long-term Vestas service arrangement. These factors are listed alongside installed capacity as determinants of project value.
