Romania's 'Casa Verde Baterii' program faces expert scrutiny over proposed guidelines

Romania's "Casa Verde Baterii" program, designed to support energy storage systems for prosumers, is under scrutiny by authorized installers and energy specialists. The Ministry of Environment has proposed a financing scheme through the Environmental Fund Administration (AFM) with a total budget of 400 million lei.

The program aims to provide financial aid of up to 15,000 lei per beneficiary, covering a maximum of 75% of eligible expenses. A maximum cost standard of 1,250 lei per kWh of storage capacity, including VAT, is also stipulated. A key point of discussion is the minimum eligible battery capacity, set at 12 kWh.

Dorin Chisăliță, sales director at Livoltek, views the program as a natural and necessary evolution of Romania's renewable energy support initiatives. He stated, "We believe the new program dedicated to storage systems represents a natural and necessary evolution of renewable energy support programs in Romania." The initiative is intended to complement existing programs that have encouraged the installation of photovoltaic panels and increased the number of prosumers.

While experts agree that supporting battery storage is crucial for maximizing the use of renewable energy, they have raised concerns about the proposed guidelines. The minimum 12 kWh capacity requirement is a particular point of contention, with installers questioning its practicality and applicability for all prosumers. Additionally, the eligibility criteria and the method for calculating costs are being closely examined to ensure the program's effectiveness and accessibility.

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Considerăm că noul program dedicat sistemelor de stocare reprezintă o evoluție firească și necesară a programelor de sprijin pentru energia regenerabilă din România