E-Distributie, the electricity distribution operator within the Enel Group, has installed integrated photovoltaic and storage systems, involving an investment of approximately 500,000 Euro at three primary substations in the regions where it operates: Muntenia, Dobrogea and Banat. The projects include 100 kWh Li-Ion batteries for all the three photovoltaic power plants to store energy.
The distribution company installed a total of 570 high-efficiency photovoltaic panels at the Otopeni (Ilfov County), Palas Sud (Constanta County), and Otelu Roșu (Caraș-Severin County) substations, with a total installed capacity of about 260 kWh. The photovoltaic panels have been installed on the ground and have been operational since the beginning of the year, helping to cut CO2 emissions.
“E-Distributie is accelerating the process to achieve fully sustainable electrification, while respecting the environment and natural resources,” commented Monica Hodor, General Manager of E-Distributie. “The installation of integrated photovoltaic power plants and storage capacities at the three substations improves
the efficiency of the distribution process by reducing the technological consumption, balancing electricity loads and providing resilience. These systems provide clean energy production, contributing to local and international environmental goals.”
Each of the three photovoltaic plants installed at the 110/20 kV primary substations in Ilfov, Constanta and Caraș-Severin counties provide an annual electricity production of almost 110 MWh.
The installation of the three photovoltaic power plants at the primary substations is part of the transition to a sustainable business model.
“The coming years will see more and more E-Distributie substations having similar photovoltaic plants installed to cover the consumption needs, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to increase energy efficiency,” stated Monica Hodor, General Manager of E-Distributie. ”Towards this aim, to accelerate the transition to a green economy, projects will be submitted for financing, including through the Modernization Fund.”