“The installed electric power in wind-power stations upon 31.12.2014 set at around 2.820 MW, while after the first six months of 2015 it set at around 2.950 MW,“ according to the representatives of the Energy Market Watchdog ANRE. A megawatt installed in a wind power plant requires EUR1.5 million investments.
Wind-power sector has not witnessed any major investments for almost two years, considering that before the regulations adopted by the Romanian government over the past two years there were monthly updates on new investment projects.
For example, in 2012, one of the best years for the local wind-power sector, almost 1.000 MW were set up, the equivalent of 400 wind turbines at an average capability of 2.5 MW per unit. In 2015, investors started to dismantle turbines on no longer being profitable. Thus, wind farm developer Monsson Group, controlled by businessman Emanuel Muntmark, announced last week it will dismantle its wind park in Targușor, Constanta county, saying local legislation has rendered it unfeasible. In Romania, Monsson said it will dismantle its wind turbines but will keep the park’s infrastructure and power transforming station. The park was installed in 2012 but was never slated into operation.
Wind-power sector has attracted investments of EUR4.5 billion over the past years, being one of the few sectors with a spectacular growth during the financial crisis period.
(English version by Manuela Panescu)