Romania’s largest renewable electricity producer, Hidroelectrica, has signed a contract for the construction of the Tudor Vladimirescu solar power plant in Brăila County. The project is intended to extend the company’s generation footprint beyond hydropower.
The agreement covers the full development cycle, including engineering, equipment procurement, construction and commissioning. Delivery is set to be carried out under a full turnkey model within an integrated EPC framework .
Enevo Group selected for turnkey EPC delivery
The contract was awarded to Enevo Group following a competitive tender process. Under the terms described, Enevo Group will manage the project from development through commissioning as part of the turnkey EPC arrangement .
The contract value is approximately €30.4 million, which is slightly below an originally estimated budget of around €31.9 million, excluding VAT.
Capacity, output and construction timeline
On completion, the Tudor Vladimirescu solar facility will have an installed capacity of 46 MW. It is expected to generate roughly 59.2 GWh of electricity annually.
Project execution is planned over a 36-month period. Actual construction work is expected to take around two years.
Diversification within Hidroelectrica’s renewable portfolio
The solar investment forms part of Hidroelectrica’s broader strategy to diversify its renewable energy portfolio. The company currently operates a green electricity asset base comprising 188 hydropower plants and the Crucea wind farm.
Total installed capacity is approximately 6.5 GW, including the 108 MW Crucea wind project. Hidroelectrica also holds a dominant position in Romania’s electricity supply market across both competitive and retail segments.
