In 2014, Romania exported 9,936 GWh of electricity, worth EUR355 million, double compared with 4,753 GWh in 2013.
According to Transelectrica data, the output surplus triggered lower energy prices, making local electricity more competitive on neighbor markets.
Last year, Romania imported 2,811 GWh of electricity, up by 2.7% on the year.
Exports were also boosted by the exemption from the payment of cogeneration tax for exported energy as of July 1, 2014 and the growing installed capacity of renewable electricity.
The main export destinations for Romanian energy are Serbia, Hungary and Bulgaria.
In 2014, Romania’s energy production totaled 64,752 GWh, while consumption stood at 57,627 GWh.
Transelectrica estimates exports will also exceed imports in 201.