Romania
power plants.
Romania has 598 operating power plants in the catalog, 22,382 MW in all. The catalog also marks 12 plants as Retired, with 4,227 MW of capacity. Its operating fleet leans on hydro, which accounts for 28.1% of operating capacity (6,294 MW), with wind a distant second at 24.5%. The largest operating plant in the catalog is Iron Gate I Hydroelectric Plant (2,306 MW, recorded start year 1970).
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Romania electricity mix
Operating installed capacity by fuel. Each row gives megawatts and its share of the operating total.
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Largest plants in Romania
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Newest plants in Romania
This table includes 10 of the 28 operating plants with a recorded start year of 2025, largest first. The catalog records years, not full commissioning dates.
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Frequently asked questions
Where does Romania get its electricity?
Across the 598 operating plants in the catalog, Romania's capacity is led by hydro at 28.1% (6,294 MW), then wind at 24.5% and solar at 16.1%. These are installed-capacity shares, not live generation.
What is the largest power plant in Romania?
The largest operating plant in the catalog for Romania is Iron Gate I Hydroelectric Plant, a hydro facility with 2,306 MW of capacity and a recorded start year of 1970.
How many power plants does Romania have?
The catalog tracks 598 operating power plants in Romania, with 22,382 MW in all. It also marks 12 plants as Retired, with 4,227 MW of capacity.
Can I see Romania's power grid on a map?
Yes. Open nrgmap at app.nrgmap.com and search Romania to fly to it. Every tracked plant is a marker sized by capacity and coloured by fuel, with the national fuel mix in the side panel.