The ENSYS study reveals that 7 out of 10 solar energy prosumers are urban and male, with an average age of 51 years. In February 2023, Romania had 48,543 prosumers with a total capacity of 535 MW from solar panels, according to ANRE. The rapid growth highlights the tremendous potential of renewable energy.
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Ensys Renewable Solutions, one of the most important turnkey photovoltaic system providers in Romania, has conducted a study showing that the number of prosumers in the country has tripled. Data collected from 55,000 clients indicates that 7 out of 10 Romanians who install photovoltaic systems are from urban areas, and 8 out of 10 clients are male. The average age of beneficiaries is 51 years.
The study also reveals that the payback period for a photovoltaic system ranges from 2 to 7 years, depending on the evolution of electricity prices and the adjustment of consumption patterns. The average value of implemented and ongoing projects is 35,000 lei, with an estimated average annual electricity cost savings of 4,080 lei.
The increased interest of Romanians in photovoltaic systems is mainly attributed to government programs like Casa Verde and ElectricUP, as well as European funding programs. However, due to delays in the implementation of the Casa Verde program, more and more clients are choosing to finance their investments from their own sources to avoid delays.
The number of prosumers in Romania has significantly increased in the last year, reaching over 40,000 by December 2022. These prosumers have a capacity to produce electricity from renewable sources with a total installed power of 423 MW, representing approximately 2.25% of the total installed capacity in the country.
Ensys Renewable Solutions provides complete photovoltaic system solutions, including technical and legal consulting, design, approvals, installation, and maintenance. The company relies on specialized in-house installation teams and has significant experience in implementing photovoltaic projects in various applications.
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In April 2023, Ensys Renewable Solutions, through its Residential Systems Division, conducted a study based on centralized data from 55,000 individual customers who had enrolled for the installation of photovoltaic systems, either through government-subsidized programs or through their own contribution.
The study revealed that 7 out of 10 Romanians who install photovoltaic systems are from urban areas, with an average age of 51. The amortization period for a photovoltaic system varies between 2 and 7 years, and the average value of implemented or ongoing projects is 35,000 lei. Additionally, the average electricity cost savings for a photovoltaic system user amount to 4,080 lei per year.
According to Ensys representatives, 2023 has seen an increase in customer interest in adopting photovoltaic solutions, especially due to the promotion of government programs such as Casa Verde and ElectricUP, as well as European Union-funded programs like PNRR and the future RePowerEU. Even in these circumstances, the interest of beneficiaries who wish to install photovoltaic systems through private funding is higher than in previous years. Official data shows that from 2019 to 2021, funds were allocated for over 55,000 photovoltaic systems with a total capacity of at least 165 MW through the Casa Verde Fotovoltaice. Program. Comparatively, the budget allocated in 2023 for the same project can cover approximately 87,500 projects in a single year.
“The good news is that more and more Romanians are considering installing photovoltaic systems for electricity production, especially after experiencing increased energy bills last year. Government-funded programs have fueled the demand and created high expectations among potential beneficiaries who are eagerly awaiting the opening of the sessions and the implementation of projects. The less favorable aspect is that the Casa Verde program did not start as planned, and the implementation of projects funded through this program will take longer than estimated by the authorities. At the same time, data centralized by ENSYS indicates that more and more customers choose to finance their photovoltaic system investment from their own sources to avoid implementation delays and to no longer depend on government funding. For instance, the delays within the Casa Verde 2021 program, which officially began in 2022, create complicated situations for both suppliers and beneficiaries. In practice, this year will see overlapping implementation deadlines for projects contracted under the 2021 and 2023 editions of government programs, potentially leading to dissatisfaction among beneficiaries. To prevent unpleasant situations for our company’s clients, in 2023, Ensys has increased the number of employees and expanded the number of installation teams. Currently, Ensys is installing photovoltaic systems with over 200 employees, organized into teams distributed nationwide,” stated Sebastian Crișan, Interim CEO of Ensys.
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Adrian Ienciu, Marketing Manager of ENSYS Renewable Solutions, talked about government programs like Casa Verde and how they could be improved. During the Energy R/Evolution event, Ienciu emphasized the importance of government programs in supporting the production of renewable energy, but he also highlighted the problems encountered by beneficiaries and suppliers. In this sense, he proposed the improvement of the implementation deadlines of the programs and a better organization by regions and sessions, as well as investments in IT systems.
Ensys Renewable Solutions estimates that 2023 will be the year when SMEs in Romania will transition to renewable energy, given the current energy crisis. The energy crisis that Romania, Europe, and the entire world are facing shows that we need to adopt a new paradigm regarding energy production and consumption.
The most efficient solution comes from photovoltaic systems, which can entirely meet the energy needs of SMEs and even allow them to become electricity producers and sell the surplus energy they generate. Sebastian Crisan, interim CEO of Ensys, emphasizes that Romanian SMEs and entrepreneurs are one step ahead of the government in seeking solutions to daily electricity-related issues.
Projects such as Electric-UP provide funding for small and medium-sized enterprises, including those in the HORECA industry, to acquire and install photovoltaic systems with capacities ranging from 27 kWp to 100 kWp. However, the budget allocated to this program falls far short of the market’s needs, considering there are around 500,000 SMEs in Romania.
Alternative solutions come from Europe, where the Ministry of Investments and European Projects launched a project that grants de minimis aid to Romanian companies to obtain grants ranging from 50,000 to 200,000 euros for the installation of solar panels and electricity generation systems.
Ensys, one of the most important turnkey photovoltaic system providers in Romania, offers complete solutions for photovoltaic systems, including technical consultancy, legal services, design, approvals, installation, maintenance, and access to grants from the Romanian government and private sources. Present in Romania since 2006 and internationally since 2021, Ensys Renewable Solutions has significant experience in photovoltaic projects for residential, commercial, industrial, HORECA, and solar park applications.
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The increase in demand for photovoltaic systems in 2023 demonstrates the potential of these systems in saving electricity costs. ENSYS, one of the most important suppliers of photovoltaic systems in Romania, offers complete solutions to help you become energy independent. Find out how you can save up to 50-70% on your energy bills and how ENSYS contributes to the “Casa Verde 2023” program in the full article on Libertatea.
