Romania’s Energy Resources and Electricity Production in 2024

In 2024, both primary energy resources and electricity resources decreased slightly (-0.1%) compared to 2023, according to recent data.

Primary Energy Resources

• Total resources: 32.71 million toe, down 27.9 thousand toe from 2023.
• Domestic production: 16.92 million toe (-4.6%).
• Imports: 15.80 million toe (+5.2%).

Electricity Resources & Production

• Total electricity resources: 66.25 TWh, down 35.2 GWh from 2023.
• Thermal power plants: 17.46 TWh (-3.1%).
• Hydropower plants: 14.31 TWh (-23.1%).
• Nuclear power plants: 10.91 TWh (-2.5%).
• Wind power: 6.36 TWh (-16.6%).
• Solar power: 3.41 TWh (+53.2%).

Energy Consumption & Exports

• Final electricity consumption: 50.51 TWh (+1.8%).
• Industrial consumption: +1.6%.
• Household consumption: +2.7%.
• Public lighting: -6.7%.
• Electricity exports: 10.84 TWh, down 791.1 GWh.
• Grid losses: 4.90 TWh, down 143.7 GWh.

Key Takeaways

• Increased reliance on imports to compensate for declining domestic production.
• Sharp decline in hydropower production due to potential droughts or low water levels.
• Significant growth in solar energy (+53.2%), signaling a shift toward renewable energy sources.
• Higher electricity consumption, mainly driven by households and industry.