Hidroelectrica, recognized as Romania’s foremost renewable electricity producer, has taken a significant step in enhancing its solar energy portfolio by awarding a turnkey contract for the construction of the Tara Hategului solar power plant. This contract, valued at 4.9 million euros excluding VAT, was awarded after a competitive bidding process that attracted four proposals, with the winning bid coming from a consortium comprising Electro-Alfa International and General ME.EL Electric, under the leadership of Electro-Alfa.
The newly planned solar facility is set to have an installed capacity of 8.9 MW, with an anticipated annual electricity generation of approximately 11 GWh. This initiative aligns with Hidroelectrica’s strategy to bolster its renewable energy output, actively contribute to carbon emission reductions, and support both Romania’s and the European Union’s energy transition objectives.
The turnkey contract stipulates that the contractor will oversee all project phases, which include engineering design, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning, and providing technical support during the warranty period. The entire project is expected to be completed within a 12-month timeline, with two months allocated for design and ten months for construction and commissioning.
Currently, Hidroelectrica operates over 6.3 GW of installed hydropower capacity, alongside the Crucea wind farm. This positions the company as a pivotal player in Romania’s renewable energy landscape and underscores its role in advancing regional decarbonization initiatives across southeastern Europe.
