On the eve of its 15th anniversary-and at a time when the photovoltaic energy sector is entering a new phase of development-the Romanian Photovoltaic Industry Association (RPIA) has rebranded as Photovoltaic & Storage Romania (PSR), the association announced.
In recent years, Romania’s photovoltaic sector has experienced one of the most dramatic expansions in Europe. Installed capacity has grown from 1.4 GW in 2021 to approximately 10 GW today, cementing its position as the technology with the largest share in the national energy system.
As photovoltaic energy meets an increasingly significant portion of demand, the focus is gradually shifting from the development of new generation capacity toward flexibility, balancing, and the efficient integration of new projects into the grid. In this new landscape, storage solutions are playing an ever-greater role in the sector’s development-a trend also reflected in market dynamics. Since the beginning of the year, Romania has tripled its installed battery storage capacity; industry estimates suggest it will reach at least 4 GWh by year-end, encompassing both utility-scale projects and systems installed by prosumers.
This market evolution is also mirrored in the association’s activities, with its priorities expanding in tandem with the industry’s growth. With a community of over 70 companies-ranging from developers and investors to equipment manufacturers, engineering and construction firms, consultants, and specialized service providers-RPIA has evolved into a forum for dialogue and collaboration among stakeholders with diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
The topics addressed within its working groups and in its engagement with authorities further illustrate this shift. Grid access, the regulatory framework, financing, project development, and the integration of new technologies are just a few of the issues of concern to the association’s members-issues around which joint initiatives are built-within a market where solar energy and storage are becoming increasingly interconnected. The new name thus aligns the association’s identity more closely with the sectors in which it is already active and with the interests of the companies it represents.
“Over more than 15 years of activity, I have seen the photovoltaic industry in Romania go through very different phases. Today, discussions are no longer limited to the development of new generation capacities; they now encompass system integration, flexibility, and storage-including the management of these elements alongside consumption control. These are topics already central to our work and our members’ priorities, and our new identity reflects this evolution. RPIA remains the same organization-retaining the experience and community built over all these years-but now with a name that better represents who we are today,” stated Andrei Manea, Executive Director of Photovoltaic & Storage Romania.
The association’s activities continue to encompass dialogue with authorities, working groups, and projects developed alongside partners-both at the national and European levels. One such example is the *Code of Best Practices for Renewable Energy in Romania*, now in its third edition, which was produced in collaboration with the Romanian Wind Energy Association (RWEA) and with the support of various companies, institutions, and authorities within the sector.
Equally important are the initiatives through which the association brings the industry closer to the public-such as the “Solar Open Day”-which offers students and local communities the opportunity to discover photovoltaic projects and meet the people behind them.
The new identity, “Photovoltaic & Storage Romania,” will be gradually integrated into the association’s communication materials, platforms, and projects, while maintaining its connection to the members, partners, and initiatives that have defined RPIA’s work to date.
Photovoltaic & Storage Romania (PSR)-formerly known as the Romanian Photovoltaic Industry Association (RPIA)-is the association representing the photovoltaic and energy storage industry in Romania. With a community of over 70 members, the organization represents the interests of companies active in the sector, fosters dialogue with authorities, and contributes to the development of a predictable regulatory framework, while also promoting the exchange of expertise, collaboration, and best practices within the industry.
