Solarplaza Summit Romania

26 May 2026

Bucharest

Energizing Romania: scaling PV, unlocking storage, and future-proofing grids

Grid resilience & capacity allocation | Storage solutions for flexibility | Project finance & market value

The Solarplaza Summit Romania 2026 returns to Bucharest for its 5th edition in May 2026, reaffirming its role as the premier platform for Romania’s solar PV and energy storage sectors. As the country’s renewable ambitions scale up, this summit places a strong emphasis on project bankability, providing a focused setting for open dialogue between the financial, technical, and regulatory stakeholders shaping the next phase of growth.

Romania is entering a decisive era of grid modernization and capacity optimization. The implementation of new grid codes and the advancement of grid-forming capabilities demand coordinated action from regulators and system operators. Simultaneously, the integration of energy storage solutions (DERs, sector coupling, and cross-border interconnection) will be essential for unlocking system flexibility and reliability. According to Romania’s National Energy & Climate Plan, the country is expected to exceed 10 GW of cumulative solar PV by 2030, with battery storage emerging as a key enabler of monetizable, dispatchable renewable energy.

This event gathers C-level decision makers from across the renewable energy value chain, including Romanian developers and utilities, international investors, and service providers. Topics will address PPA-backed revenues, green bonds, blended finance, institutional guarantees, ESG alignment, and Romania’s evolving position in the regional competition for clean energy capital.

Meet our Advisory board

The Industry Advisory Board empowering the event

The combined wealth of knowledge, years of experience, and high-level network of our expert advisory board members help shape our program and enhance our event. Their involvement guarantees the practical and inspirational relevance of our event in the dynamic and ever-evolving solar landscape.

Ioana Voinescu

Adriana Filis

Valeriu Binig

Irene Mihai

The Industry Advisory Board empowering the event

The combined wealth of knowledge, years of experience, and high-level network of our expert advisory board members help shape our program and enhance our event. Their involvement guarantees the practical and inspirational relevance of our event in the dynamic and ever-evolving solar landscape.

100+

Attendees

25+

Speakers

10+

Partners

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Speakers

Mihaela Nyerges

Managing Partner

Thomas Neff

Head of Sales Embedded Solutions

Tristan Moeller

Director of Business Development Central Europe

Vicentiu Ciobanu

Co-founder and CEO

Ernst de Wiljes

CEO and co-founder

Talal Nweder

Sales & Business Development Manager

Program Overview

Session 1

Romania's renewable energy roadmap

Session 2

Unlocking flexibility: storage and optimization strategies

Session 3

Financing the transition: bankability and market value

Session 4

Future horizons: integration and regional leadership

Resources

Webinar

BESS revenue realities in CEE: Romania, Bulgaria & Poland compared

April 2026

Recordings

Discover the key differences in BESS management across Central and Eastern Europe

BESS Revenue models Balkans Bulgaria Poland

Press Release

Solarplaza Summit Romania 2025: Driving Growth in Solar and Storage Solutions

October 2024

As Romania pushes towards achieving 5 GW of energy storage by 2026 and 8 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030, the Solarplaza Summit Romania PV...

Romania

Post-Show Report

Solarplaza Summit Romania 2024

June 2024

Solarplaza Summit Romania: Solar & Storage once again offered the unique opportunity to learn about the Romanian solar market from the first-hand...

Solar PV Battery Project Development Romania

Report

Renewable Romania: A Recap of Solarplaza Summit Romania's 2023 Edition

March 2024

As we gear up for the the 3rd edition of our Solarplaza Summit Romania 2024, take in the crucial keynote messages of the 2023 edition and preruse...

Legislation Market Overview Solar PV Financing Romania

Webinar

Greenfields and Red Flags: What To Look Out For In Your Project

March 2024

Recordings

Romania is on a bold mission to significantly boost its renewable energy infrastructure, setting an ambitious target to install over 8 gigawatts....

PPAs Solar PV Project Development Romania

White Paper

Developing Solar in Romania. Quo Vadis?

February 2024

This decade will prove crucial for the Romanian energy transition. The already-existing strain resulting from the European Union’s ambitions...

Licensing Solar PV Permitting Romania

Press Release

Leveling up the Romanian Solar Market through International Cooperation

December 2023

Solarplaza Summit Romania 2024 - Returning PV event to unite key market stakeholders to exchange insights and connections

Solar PV Utility-scale Romania

Post-Show Report

Solarplaza Summit Romania 2023

June 2023

Review this report to learn more about the second edition of Solarplaza Summit Romania, who attended and key discussion points.

Solar PV Europe Romania

Webinar

A Sunny Forecast: Recent Developments in the Romanian Solar Market

March 2023

Recordings

An engaging dialogue presenting a holistic image of the Romanian Solar Market from the perspectives of RPIA, Developers and the Legal Sector.

Legislation Solar Market Project Development Utility-scale Europe

White Paper

The Outlook for Romanian Utility-Scale Solar PV Projects

February 2023

With a national climate plan in place to push the market, now it is the time to enter the rapidly blossoming Romanian PV market.

Legislation Regulatory Framework RES Solar PV Permitting

Infographic

PV Market Overview Romania 2023

January 2023

Download this infographic to see in details how the Romanian Solar PV market is rapidly expanding.

Renewable Energy Targets Solar PV Europe Romania

Post-Show Report

Solarplaza Summit Romania 2022

August 2022

On April 14, 2022, 120+ local and international players active in the Romanian PV market met in person in Bucharest for Solarplaza Summit Romania.

Article

Large Scale PV Projects in Romania

April 2022

What rules should stakeholders consider in today's frantic rush?

Solar PV Project Development Construction Agrivoltaics Utility-scale

Webinar

Challenges & Opportunities for RES in the Romanian Electricity Market

February 2022

Recordings

Which direction is the Romanian electricity market heading towards following the 2021 liberalization and the recent tax for renewable producers?

Solar PV Project Development Market intelligence AFEER Romania

White Paper

The Legislation Shaping the Romanian PV Sector

February 2022

Mihai Balan explains the major policies, plans, and schemes that are contributing to Romania’s growth in RE capacity.

Fit-for-55 Legislation Renewable Energy Targets Solar PV Wind

Infographic

Key Facts About The Romanian Solar Market

January 2022

Our fact sheet visualizes the key statistics and facts you need to know about the current status of the Romanian Solar market.

Solar PV Project Development Asset Management Commercial & Industrial (C&I) Residential

Event Venue

Sheraton Bucharest Hotel

26 May 08:30 - 19:00
Calea Dorobanți 5-7, 010551 București, Romania

Situated just a few steps away from the iconic Romanian Athenaeum and the historic Piata Romana, Sheraton Bucharest Hotel is a premier 5-star destination offering effortless access to the capital's cultural landmarks and the vibrant Old Town.

Accommodation

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