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Bucșani BESS
One of Romania's largest standalone batteries, connected directly to the 400 kV transmission grid.
Ready to BuildPower
222 MW
Energy
666 MWh · 3 h
Grid
400 kV · TSO
Target COD
Dec 2028
Project stage
- Concept
- Development
- Ready to build
- Construction
- Operation
Timeline
Aug 2023
Grid connection contract signed
Nov 2025
Storage approved by CTES
Q1 2027
Ready to Build
Dec 2028
Commercial operation
Permitting
10 of 15 permits obtained
ObtainedIn progress
Highlights
At a glance
- Next to the new 400 kV Bucșani substation, in-out on the Domnești–Urechești line
- Grid connection secured without tender; connection contract signed
- Storage solution approved by Transelectrica (CTES)
- Full 222 MW import and export; capacity expandable
- aFRR / mFRR, day-ahead and intraday arbitrage
- ~35 km from Bucharest, Romania's largest load centre
Key data
LocationBucșani, Giurgiu County
TechnologyStandalone BESS
ChemistryLFP, utility grade
Capacity222 MW / 666 MWh (3 h)
Grid400 kV, Transelectrica
Design life≥ 15 years
Grid designTractebel
LandOwned, 20+ year lease
StatusReady to Build
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