Romania is set to add 2.5 GW of new electricity generation capacity in 2025, marking a major increase from the previous year, according to Energy Minister Sebastian Burduja. The boost comes from a mix of gas and renewable projects, supporting the country’s long-term energy strategy.
Among the main contributors is a new 430 MW gas unit at the Iernut power plant. One or possibly two units at the Mintia power plant, part of a larger 1.7 GW project, are also expected to come online this year. Additionally, renewable energy projects backed by the EU’s Resilience Facility are projected to bring over 1 GW of capacity by year-end.
In 2026, the Mintia plant is expected to be fully completed, while another 1.3 GW of new capacity is planned to connect to the grid.
By the end of 2025, Romania’s total installed generation capacity is expected to reach 24 GW. This development is in line with the country’s 2025–2035 energy roadmap. The planned mix includes 5 GW from wind, 4 GW from solar, and 7 GW from hydropower—primarily provided by Hidroelectrica.
Looking ahead to 2030, Romania aims to increase its generation capacity to 30 GW. Of this, 15 GW is expected to come from solar and wind, underlining a strong national shift toward renewable energy.
