1 Legal and regulatory framework
1.1 What role does the state play in the renewables industry and which national legislative and regulatory provisions have relevance for the renewables industry in your jurisdiction?
The Romanian state plays a central role in the development and regulation of the renewable energy sector. Its involvement extends across (i) policy-making and strategic planning, (ii) regulatory control and supervision, (iii) permitting and administrative coordination, (iv) market facilitation and infrastructure development, and (v) the design and implementation of support and incentive mechanisms.
The implementation and supervision of the legislative framework involve several key institutional and market entities: (i) the Ministry of Energy, acting as the central governmental body responsible for defining and implementing national energy policy including renewable energy strategy, offshore wind development, and the coordination of support schemes such as Contracts for
