Positive news about projects related to thermal power stations, hydro-power stations or nuclear reactors lacked completely in 2010, while wind energy became the new star of the industry. In 2010, 200 windmills were installed in the wake of investments of around 800m euros. In 2015, the most downbeat scenarios bet on 3,000 installed MW, namely around 1,500 turbines and investments of around 5bn euros.
Wind energy is one of the few fields where investments hit a record high in 2010, with the money being invested by giant energy groups. Moreover, European statistical data show in 2010 Romania ranked seventh in terms of newly installed capacity in wind projects, with 448 MW, all in Dobrogea area, reads BUSINESS Magazin.
Long-term estimates do not seem any less optimistic, as according to the most cautious scenario the capacity installed in wind projects by 2015 is projected to go as high as 3,000 MW. Total investments would range between 4.5bn-5.4bn euros. Overall, this would mean the installation of around 1,500 wind turbines.