Renalfa Power Clusters has acquired a 365 MWp solar project and a 400 MW/800 MWh BESS in Romania's Arad County. The new venture plans to combine and expand the assets into a power cluster with second-phase storage capacity reaching 400 MW/1,608 MWh, deploying dual-chemistry batteries and grid-forming technology.
Renalfa Power Clusters has completed the acquisition of two renewable projects in western Romania, according to an official announcement. The assets include Horia 2, a 365 MWp solar photovoltaic plant, and a standalone battery energy storage system in Arad with 400 MW/800 MWh capacity. Both projects are fully derisked in late-stage development, with expected commercial launch in 2027.
Renalfa Power Clusters is a joint venture formed between Vienna-based Renalfa Solapro Group and Paris-based RGREEN INVEST through its INFRAGREEN equity funds. The venture targets Poland and Romania as core markets. The acquisition marks the first transaction for the newly formed entity, which builds on the partners' previous joint venture, Renalfa IPP, that grew into a leading operator of utility-scale hybrid assets in Europe.
The Horia-Arad cluster will expand in two stages: first increasing solar capacity to 568 MWp and BESS capacity to 669 MW/2,000 MWh, followed by a second phase adding 400 MW/1,608 MWh of standalone BESS. The project will deploy dual-chemistry storage combining lithium-ion and sodium-ion batteries, grid-forming inverter technology, and an AI-driven dispatch platform, positioning the cluster as a "Sovereign Grid Anchor" capable of providing grid services previously exclusive to thermal power plants.
This development matters for Europe's energy storage sector, where hybrid projects combining solar with large-scale BESS are emerging as critical infrastructure for grid stability and renewable integration. Romania's renewable energy market is attracting significant investment as the country targets decarbonisation and energy independence.
For the renewable energy industry, the project demonstrates the viability of multi-stage hybrid expansions with advanced storage technologies. Stakeholders including equipment suppliers, grid operators, and corporate energy buyers stand to benefit from increased flexibility and baseload renewable generation capabilities.
About GlobeNewsInfo
GlobeNewsInfo.com is a business news platform providing latest updates on global business developments, projects, and contract opportunities across diverse sectors and regions. The platform is designed to serve as a trusted source of information for companies, investors, and professionals worldwide.