Greenvolt Next Romania, part of Greenvolt Group, is developing 11 photovoltaic projects for self-consumption in the Dobrogea region, with a total installed capacity of approximately 2.5 MW. The projects are being developed for companies across eight sectors of activity — from food production and hospitality to construction and recycling — representing a total investment of around EUR 1.6 million.
All the projects are fully financed by Greenvolt Next Romania, meaning that beneficiaries bear no investment cost. The business model that Greenvolt Next has brought to Romania, and implemented in Dobrogea, is based on Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with terms of between 5 and 10 years, through which companies purchase the energy generated by the installed system at a fixed contractual tariff for the entire duration of the agreement. At the end of the contract, ownership of the system is transferred to the client at zero cost, with the installation having a remaining lifespan of up to 25 years, a significant added value beyond the contractual period.
The Dobrogea portfolio delivers an average self-consumption rate of approximately 70%, measured against the total consumption of the beneficiaries. The companies' total savings, estimated at the level of the regional portfolio, exceed EUR 1.8 million over the duration of the contracts, at a time when pressure on energy costs remains one of the main factors eroding competitiveness.
In the case of Dobrogea Group, one of the best-known groups in the Romanian bakery and pastry industry, Greenvolt Next has developed two distinct photovoltaic projects, with a combined installed capacity of approximately 795 kWp. Together, the two projects are estimated to generate savings of more than EUR 150,000 over the duration of the contracts.
Beyond the photovoltaic installations, the projects also included site-specific adaptation works, ranging from roof refurbishment to dedicated ground-mounted support structures with reinforced concrete foundations designed for unstable soil conditions. All these works were delivered as part of the PPA solution, requiring no upfront or additional investment from the client.
In a different context but with similar objectives, Greenvolt Next has developed two photovoltaic projects for La Scoica Land Hotel and La Scoica Pizzeria, part of one of the most recognized groups in the hospitality industry on the Romanian Black Sea coast. The two systems have a combined installed capacity of approximately 185 kWp and will generate savings of around EUR 200,000 for the beneficiary over the duration of the contracts.
"I would like to begin by highlighting the diversity of our portfolio in Dobrogea. There are 11 companies across eight different fields of activity, which demonstrates Greenvolt Next's ability to adapt and to deliver. Each project starts from the client's operational reality and is built around the way that client consumes energy, as well as the space available to them. We have a complete set of solutions that can be tailored to the profile of any company, including ground-mounted systems, carport structures in parking areas, and rooftop installations. The PPA model we have brought to Romania is increasingly proving its viability, and companies are adopting photovoltaic systems for self-consumption. Benefits such as zero upfront investment, a fixed price for the generated energy throughout the entire contract, and ownership of the system at the end of the contractual period are concrete arguments that win companies over," said Filipe Dias, Country Manager of Greenvolt Next Romania.
The Dobrogea portfolio adds to the series of projects developed by Greenvolt Next across several regions of Romania. Through the photovoltaic systems implemented in this area, the company saves approximately 1,255 tons of CO2 emissions each year. At the national level, Greenvolt Next currently has a portfolio of 38.7 MWp contracted capacity, 19.2 MWp installed capacity, and over 140 customers across the country.
