The digitalization of networks and the intelligent use of batteries represent solutions that can enable the integration of a much larger number of renewable projects without major investments in the expansion of energy infrastructure, but the current issue is not the lack of technical capacity of the network, but how energy is managed and delivered, stated Răzvan Rădulescu, CEO of Softenerg, at the Energy Strategy Summit 2026, organized by Energynomics.
“If we all delivered in this manner, the networks would no longer be overloaded. If we deliver intelligently, exactly when needed and according to available capacity, then we can use the same networks. However, if we want to deliver energy without considering what happens to it and what investments distribution must make, then we are not working together and cannot achieve results together,” Rădulescu said.
Starting in 2027, distribution operators will be required to organize auctions for flexibility services, a mechanism that will allow the management of network congestion by temporarily reducing production or by utilizing storage capacities. Softenerg is already developing software systems that analyze energy production and consumption in real-time, using thousands of meteorological data points to anticipate congestion and optimize energy flows.
Rădulescu believes that an important part of the current problem comes from the excessive concentration of projects in certain areas, while consumption is located in other regions. In his opinion, developers should pay closer attention to the location of consumers and place new production capacities near industrial areas, thus reducing pressure on transmission and distribution networks.
The CEO of Softenerg also criticized the current financial guarantee system introduced for reserving connection capacities, arguing that it risks favoring holders of old technical connection approvals and complicating access for new investors to available capacities. Rădulescu stated that batteries will have a much faster impact than the market currently estimates, and both renewable project developers and industrial consumers are rapidly investing in storage systems to capitalize on energy produced during low-price periods and to reduce costs during peak hours.
At the same time, more and more companies are developing their own production and storage capacities after realizing that they cannot wait for external solutions to reduce energy costs. According to Rădulescu, this trend will help alleviate pressure on the networks and balance the market.
“I believe we will be very pleasantly surprised. Most problems will be resolved in a very short time because everything is converging in the direction that the network needs to be unlocked,” concluded the CEO of Softenerg.
Energy Strategy Summit 2026 was organised by Energynomics, with the support of our partners: Elektra Renewable Support, 4P Renewables, ABB, Alive Capital, Atmoce, Baringa, BCR, Big Store, Capalo AI, CBRE Romania, Distribuție Energie Electrică România, Eastship, Distributie Oltenia parte din Evryo, Eaton Electric, Electrica Furnizare, Electroalfa, Electroprecizia, EnergoBit, Enery, Enexus, Eurowind, Evryo, Exim Banca Romaneasca, Hagag Energy, KStar, LONGi, MBK Power Energy, MET Romania Energy, Monsson Trading, Nextpower, OX2, Romgaz, Schraubram, Sigenergy, Softenerg WEBUS 4 ENERGY, Solar Today, Sunotec, TBEA, Think Blu Solution, Transelectrica, Waldevar Energy, WTW Romania. Coffee Break Partner Enerta. Lanyard Partner Monsson Operation. Beverage Partners Aqua Carpatica, Alexandrion. Digital Partner Imsol. Mobility Partner BlackCab.