Coal-based thermal power stations and hydropower stations were used to the full in the context where gas-based stations could not operate at full capacity, either, on concerns related to the operation of the natural gas transmission system.
The situation once again points to the importance of maintaining a balanced energy mix locally, but also reveals certain flaws of the system, such as the natural gas one.
Overall, Romania has almost 20,000 MW installed, but hydropower stations did not operate at full capacity, wind turbines had a minor contribution and gas-fueled plants could not be used at full capacity because of transmission system limitations.
(English version by Catalina Apostoiu)