CIS Group builds 23 MW photovoltaic park in Romania

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CIS Group signed a contract for the construction of a photovoltaic park in Copșa Mică. The park is expected to become operational at the beginning of next year.

The project is financed through the National Recovery and Resilience Plan, Component C6 – Energy, which aims to support investments in new capacities for producing electricity from renewable wind and solar energy sources.

With a production capacity of 23 MW and a storage capacity of 4 MW, the photovoltaic park in Copșa Mică contributes to increasing renewable sources in the national energy mix and is part of CIS Group's commitment to supporting the transition to a low-carbon economy.

CIS Group will continue to develop new initiatives in the green energy sector, aligning with its long-term strategy to reduce carbon emissions. By the end of 2024, the company plans to launch a project to build a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) with a capacity of 50 MW near Târgu Mureș.

Additionally, by the end of 2024, CIS Group will begin constructing a new photovoltaic park near the city of Reghin, with a production capacity of approximately 5 MW and a storage capacity of 1 MW.

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