What Romanians can do in the case of an energy blackout and what the emergency kit should contain
Even if in Romania there is a moderate risk of energy blackout such as Spain and Portugal affected on April 28, due to the diversity of energy production sources, it is good for the population to be proactive for reduced periods of electricity supply, which are probable.
Romanians should have an emergency kit in the case of an energy blackout
These measures involve the installation of UPS sources or photovoltaic systems with energy storage capacities or, in a low budget script, with voltage stabilizers, along with small independent, portable storage units, including inverter type generators.
In the context of growing the photovoltaic panel market, an increasing necessity is the development of energy storage systems. Thus, starting this year, AFM funds 30,000 lei to purchase both photovoltaic panels and energy storage batteries.
“Batteries are essential for the efficient management of solar energy but also for increasing autonomy. We estimate that in 2025 in the residential sector, approximately 100,000 storage batteries will be installed, with a value of 200 million euros, through the ongoing subsidization programs”said Dan Tudose, specialist in renewable energy solutions and the founder of ecumulatori.ro.
Batteries allow consumers to store excess solar energy generated during the day, ensuring a consistent energy and reliable energy source, but also in cloudy days or when current interruptions are on the network. By equipping the photovoltaic system with a battery, it becomes more reliable and autonomous, offering a constant source of energy. The batteries contribute to the maximization of the efficiency of the entire system, making the investment in the much more valuable photovoltaic system.
Solutions for autonomy in case of an energy blackout
The Romanian market of systems for photovoltaic installations is in a quick expansion phase and will continue to increase significantly by 2030. The use of batteries is already a necessity and can become obligatory in the next period, given the limited capacity of the energy distribution networks in the context of increasing the number of prosumers.
“Although there are still challenges related to costs and durability, the tendency is to lower prices and improve the efficiency of technology, as the demand for storage solutions increases. In the long term, battery integration in photovoltaic systems is an essential component for transition to a more sustainable and efficient energy consumption model.“said Dan Tudose.
What should the emergency kit contain
In order to prepare the population for emergency situations, the E-Acomulators specialists recommend providing each household with an emergency kit, to ensure an autonomy of 3-5 days and to include:
• a PowerBank portable battery, minimum 100 Wh, with 12V and USB, USB-C;
• a foldable solar panel, with a power of 150 WP, with PWM 10A solar regulator;
• a rechargeable LED flashlight, with an autonomy of at least 12 hours and USB port;
• Dry food for 3 days: dehydrated packages, compact packaged;
• Water: 2 liters of person a day for 3-5 days
• Walkie-Talkie set (two pieces), with a radius of 2-5 km, autonomy of 8-12 hours and the possibility of loading through the USB.
For a greater autonomy of housing, specialists recommend the installation of LFP (lithium-femphate) batteries with a minimum capacity of 5 kWh, which guarantees 6,000-10,000 charging cycles. These batteries can provide two days of normal energy consumption. Also, for industrial applications, modular storage solutions of up to 200 kWh are available, which can be integrated into storage units of up to 4MWH, ensuring the continuity of the economic activity and the stability of the network.
“As the number of prosumers increases, storage solutions become essential for the stability of the national energy network. These systems not only provide energy autonomy, but also help to balance consumption, contributing to the stability of the network. “ explained Dan Tudose.
The evolution of photovoltaic technologies rewrite the future of the energy industry
Storage capacities, including integrated in photovoltaic systems, bifacial panels, transparent or equipped with “Solar Trackers” technologies are already available on the market, including Romania, and will be more and more accessible in the future. All these new technologies, along with equipment, will be more and more accessible and will be quickly integrated from the market. “The future of this industry is now, here and has the ability to irreversibly transform the world in which we live and assume the “role” of the main source of energy in the fourth industrial revolution, industry 4.0, which will be electric “.
Given the evolution of the market towards wide use of energy storage solutions, the development strategy of ecumulatori.ro for the period 2025-2030 includes a complex approach, based on the diversification of products and services, the extension on new markets and the efficiency of the operations.
“Energy storage solutions and strategic collaborations will be essential for sustainable growth and maintaining competitiveness in a dynamic market, which is constantly expanding. We intend to create a segment of post-installation services For monitoring and maintenance of photovoltaic systems and batteries, allowing customers to benefit from optimal long -term performance. Another important direction of investments is the development or implementation of advanced energy storage solutions, which complement the photovoltaic systems. This includes new partnerships with battery and investment producers from their own funds ”, added Dan Tudose.
