Nova Power & Gas, a subsidiary of the E-INFRA Group, has officially commissioned Romania’s largest battery energy storage system (BESS), a 200 MW facility with 400 MWh of storage capacity in Florești, Cluj County.
The Florești BESS complements Nova Power & Gas’s simultaneous announcement of a 160 MW combined-cycle gas-fired power plant under construction in Câmpia Turzii, slated for commercial operation by the end of 2026. Together, the two projects represent an investment exceeding EUR 350 million, reflecting a dual strategy that integrates flexible generation with grid-scale energy storage.
Romania’s Minister of Energy, Bogdan Ivan, highlighted the strategic significance of storage infrastructure during the inauguration event, emphasizing its role in reducing grid imbalances, improving the integration of prosumer-generated electricity, and maintaining cost efficiency for consumers. Ivan framed the government’s position as supportive of investments that enhance national energy security and regional influence, positioning Romania as a potential hub for a stable energy supply in Eastern Europe.
Teofil Mureșan, Founder and Chairman of the E-INFRA Group, contextualized the projects within Nova Power & Gas’s broader strategy, which combines electricity generation, energy storage, and grid balancing services. Mureșan outlined ambitions to establish the company as a leading electricity and gas producer in Romania, while also pursuing accelerated expansion across the region.
Currently, Nova Power & Gas leads the national market in battery storage, with 240 MWh already operational. The company is actively developing additional projects totaling over 600 MW / 1,200 MWh, alongside the new 200 MW gas-fired power plant, signaling a commitment to diversifying energy assets and enhancing grid flexibility.
The combination of large-scale storage and gas-fired generation represents a calculated approach to balancing the Romanian grid, which faces growing demand variability from renewable energy deployment. By pairing dispatchable gas capacity with grid-scale batteries, Nova Power & Gas aims to provide both peak-shaving and frequency regulation services, while mitigating risks associated with intermittent generation.
These investments align with regional energy transition objectives, particularly as Romania seeks to integrate more renewables while maintaining grid reliability.
