*Romania BESS project, Allview, Trina Storage*

Trina Storage is set to supply a 65MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) for a new project in Romania, marking its first deployment in the country. The initiative, located in Toplița, Harghita County, is being led by Allview, a subsidiary of Visual Fan, which will oversee engineering, procurement, and construction. Trina Storage, the energy storage arm of Chinese solar company Trinasolar, will provide 16 Elementa 2 battery units for the DC-side of the system. The project is part of a broader multi-gigawatt-hour expansion strategy across Europe. According to Trina Storage Europe’s head Gabriele Buccini, the Toplița deployment signals a long-term commitment to Eastern Europe’s growing energy storage market.

Allview will also handle the full AC scope, including the power conversion system and medium-voltage infrastructure. The system is being developed for Renovatio Trading, a power services and trading firm that secured support under Romania’s EU Recovery and Resilience-backed capex scheme. This national initiative, finalized in late 2024, aims to fund up to 2.5GWh of BESS capacity. Since its rollout, several large-scale projects have moved into development with key players such as Güri̇ş Group, R.Power, Electrica, and Hidroelectrica. Renovatio’s Toplița project represents a total investment of RON 126.5 million (€24.5 million) and is expected to be operational by June 2026.

The project’s momentum coincides with Romania’s recent regulatory shift. Last month, the National Energy Regulatory Authority (ANRE) ended the double taxation of energy storage, removing a major financial barrier. Meanwhile, other companies, including China-based Hithium, are also targeting Romania for long-duration energy storage ventures. While Trina Storage expands its presence, the broader sector is gaining traction through increased policy support and international investment.