The Electric Up 2 program, launched by the Ministry of Energy and managed by AFM, provides significant financial support to SMEs (LLC, Sole Proprietorship, Authorized Individuals) and companies in the HoReCa sector (CAEN 5510-5630 and 9329) for investments in green technologies. The estimated budget allocation for 2024–2025 is between 450 and 596 million RON.
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Unlike previous editions, the current Electric Up session focuses on integrated energy solutions that combine:
- Large photovoltaic plants (min. 27 kWp, max. 150 kWp),
- Charging stations for electric vehicles (minimum 22 kW, 2 sockets),
- Energy storage systems (≥30% of the photovoltaic capacity),
- Optional: heat pumps for heating/cooling.
The government budget allows for grants of up to €150,000 per beneficiary, covering a maximum of 75% of total eligible expenses, while the remaining 25% represents the minimum own contribution.
Eligibility
Beneficiaries
- Small and medium enterprises, including Sole Proprietors/Authorized Individuals/LLCs active in HoReCa, according to the specified CAEN codes.
- Annual consumption ≥ 4–5 MWh, ownership or legal use of the building.
- No tax arrears, no activity under insolvency, with an account open at the State Treasury.
Eligible expenses
- Minimum 27 kWp photovoltaic systems, inverter, cabling solutions, mounting structure, smart meter.
- Charging stations ≥ 22 kW (with two outlets).
- Storage batteries capacity ≥ 30% (extra score for 50%).
- Alternative electric heating/cooling systems (up to 30% of total).
- Technical design & permits (≤ 5%), consultancy (≤ 5%), installation (≤ 10%).
Non-reimbursable financing
| Type of financing | Details |
|---|---|
| Maximum grant | €150,000 per beneficiary |
| Non-reimbursable intensity | 75% of total expenses |
| Own contribution | Minimum 25%; pre-financing up to 30% (with bank guarantee) |
| Implementation period | 3–5 days from signing the contract |
The aid is granted “without advance payment”, being transferred by AFM directly to the installer based on the contract concluded after approval.
Competitive advantages
- Reduction of energy bills and increase of energy independence
- Fast profitability: estimated ROI between 3 and 6 years
- Green impact: prosumer status, 1:1 compensation bonus for up to 24 months
- Professional image: sustainable and innovative company
- Technological flexibility: possibility of upgrades, compatibility with different batteries/EV chargers
Enrollment steps (when the program becomes active)
- Create AFM account and access the Electric Up platform. (The platform opens periodically in each session.)
- Fill in the online application with scanned documents (energy audit, financial data, land registry extract, tax certificates, etc.).
- Select an installer from the AFM approved list.
- File evaluation and signing of the financing contract.
- Project implementation (equipment delivery + installation according to standards).
- Reception and settlement based on the invoice issued to the installer.
Common challenges & URBANLED recommendations
- Funds are depleted quickly; automatic form completions may lead to file rejection.
- Tax certificates and land registry extracts must be issued no more than 30–60 days before submission.
- PDF formatting: clear names (e.g. “1_Analysis”, “2_Tax”), optimal size (<5 MB), logical order.
- AFM issues very short advance notices; it is recommended to activate official notifications.
How URBANLED supports you
- Full support in consultancy and scoring simulations; we prepare the online file according to the Guide.
- We protect the project’s eligibility: we select equipment and configurations compliant with Electric Up.
- Fast installation (3–5 days) with AFM-accredited teams; technical report + post-reception assistance.
Extended warranty, maintenance and guarantee for active prosumer status