Photovoltaic EcoPlant & Storage
STĂNILEȘTI SOLAR EcoPLANT Project
27 MWp plus 96,6 MWh Storage
The Project is an onshore Photovoltaic Plant, located in the east of Romania. The project has a permitted capacity of 27 MWp in PV plus 96,6 MWh in Energy Storage in the initial phase, built on a land of 28 Ha, developed under this SPV – CEF1 ECOPower SRL. Additionally, there is potential for expansion to a total area of 55 hectares, which would increase the capacity photovoltaic system to 50 MWp.
■ Investment rationales
– The network infrastructure is less congested: it is a region with a low density of solar farms, currently the network infrastructure is less congested (compared to the Dobrogea region or the South-West area of Romania;
– Development concept and profile: The project boasts an innovative energy architecture, with storage capacity that significantly enhances its ability to deliver Predicted and Balanced Energy (PBE) with higher commercial value.
■ Grid Connection
– The scenario for connecting to the Network involves linking to the LEA 110kV Huși-Cioara MD line by constructing a new 110/20kV connection station. This connection will be made under a connection tariff. The station will provide support for an expansion project that includes a new solar power plant and standalone energy storage, both developed by the same developer.
■ Very competitive turnkey cost/MW installed
The proposed project offers a highly competitive turnkey cost per MW installed (EUR 685k/MWp), aligning well with the benchmarks of similar photovoltaic plants.
• The Project particularities
– The implementation of the photovoltaic power plant for generating electricity from renewable sources will not change the land use category (pasture). The land will be utilized in a dual system, allowing for both grazing of animals and production of forage, as well as the generation of electricity from renewable sources.
– We propose a storage capacity of 96,6 MWh with a power injection and absorption capacity of 23,5 MW from the grid, integrated in the photovoltaic plant, in order to make production more efficient and increase the commercial value of the traded energy.
– The storage capacity has been designed to balance
both the energy production of the photovoltaic plant and to provide system services, thereby generating additional revenue Approximately 10% of the storage capacity will be used for balancing peak production periods or production gaps, ensuring stable energy delivery, while a27
nother portion will be dedicated to the balancing market and ancillary services, including trading. The storage system can also be used for energy storage during peak production hours and for charging from the grid at lower rates during the night.
– Furthermore, the project has the potential to expand the area to 55 ha, which would increase the capacity photovoltaic system to 50 MWp.
