Romania Attracts Major Turkish Investments in Green Energy: Energy Storage Projects Become the New Trend

Romania is rapidly emerging as one of the most dynamic destinations for Turkish investments in renewable energy. Real grid-connection opportunities, infrastructure modernisation potential and a stable investment environment make Romania a strategic market for Turkish industrial and financial groups as Europe accelerates its transition to clean and independent energy systems.

This trend was confirmed at the Turkey–Romania Energy Forum held in Ankara, organised by Enexus, a full-service provider in the photovoltaic and energy-efficiency sectors. The event brought together nearly 200 Turkish companies, including developers, investors and equipment manufacturers, with investment intentions estimated at several hundred million euros.

According to Enexus CEO Mesut Güler, the company already assists Turkish investors in entering the Romanian market by supporting them with permitting, project design, financing access, construction and turnkey implementation.

Romania: A Stable and Competitive Market for Green Investments.

Over the past two years, Turkish companies have accelerated their expansion in Romania, announcing photovoltaic and hybrid renewable energy projects totalling several gigawatts across the country. A particularly important development is the rising demand for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), signalling a new stage of market maturity.

Key examples include:

-         Ulusoy and Yeşilyurt, which entered the Romanian market through solar projects in Dâmbovița county developed with Enexus.

-         Koç Holding (via Entek Elektrik), which acquired a 214 MW photovoltaic project near Bucharest.

-         Claritas Investments, which obtained a 15-year CFD contract for its large-scale Dacia 550 MW PV + BESS project in western Romania.

-         RAL Investment Holding, a major Turkish conglomerate, which announced plans to expand its renewable energy portfolio in Romania.

The Black Sea as a Green Energy Bridge.

The Ankara forum also marked the launch of the Black Sea Energy Cooperation Association (BESCA) — a new regional platform aimed at strengthening collaboration between Romania and Turkey in renewable energy, clean technologies and infrastructure.

According to Enexus, Turkish investment volumes in Romania are expected to grow significantly in the next two years, especially in hybrid and storage-integrated renewable projects.

Comment by the Institute of Danube Research (IDR)

The intensification of Turkish investments in Romania is part of a broader transformation within the Danube–Black Sea regional energy landscape, driven by the need for clean, flexible and cross-border-integrated energy systems.

With its stable regulatory framework, ENTSO-E integration and active development of TEN-E corridors, Romania is becoming an energy magnet for Turkish and Middle Eastern capital.

The Black Sea region is moving toward a model where energy storage is as critical as generation — a trend equally important for Ukraine as its integration with ENTSO-E deepens.

The launch of BESCA creates opportunities for:

-         cross-border investments,

-         joint renewable energy initiatives,

-         green energy export routes,

-         future offshore and hydrogen cooperation.

Ukraine can benefit from enhanced interaction with Romania and Turkey through:

-         participation in Black Sea energy platforms,

-         integration of Ukrainian BESS projects into regional frameworks,

-         joint planning of a Danube–Black Sea green energy corridor.