Renewables Support Scheme Likely To Be Amended

The focus of the Romanian renewable energy sector has lately been on the outcome of the EU Commission's authorisation of the support scheme regulated by Law No. 220/2008 on the promotion system for energy generated from renewable sources. The uncertainty surrounding the support scheme has led to a slowdown of investments in renewable energy projects. In view of the process of getting the support scheme authorised by the EU Commission, the Government proposed a draft emergency ordinance to amend Law No. 220/2008. This draft is currently being subjected to public debate.

The amendment to the Romanian renewables support scheme aim to address concerns raised by the EU Commission during informal communication with the Romanian government.