The Environmental Fund Administration (AFM) has proposed a record budget of 2.2 billion lei for the 2025 edition of the “Casa Verde Fotovoltaice” program, marking a significant increase compared to the previous year. For the first time, a portion of this amount – 400 million lei – will be dedicated to the purchase of storage batteries for prosumers.

Record Budget for 2025

• Total budget: 2.2 billion lei, compared to 2 billion lei in 2024 – previously used by over 66,000 beneficiaries, each receiving up to 30,000 lei for photovoltaics and batteries.
• Growth rate: around 10% compared to the previous edition.
• Funding per project: 30,000 lei standard for a complete on-grid system (≥ 3 kWp + inverter + installation + VAT).

Dedicated Support for Storage Batteries

• Separate budget: 400 million lei allocated exclusively for batteries, open both to existing prosumers and to those who have not previously benefited from Casa Verde.
• Estimated beneficiaries: approximately 50,000 households out of Romania’s 200,000 active systems could access funding (8,000 lei – grant + 2,000 lei – own contribution).
• Technical impact: the amount ensures up to 10 kWh LiFePO4 storage for users with standard hybrid inverters, or at least 5 kWh for those with proprietary equipment.

Why Does This Change Matter?

• Real energy independence: integrating a battery turns solar systems from simple installations into true local energy reserves, reducing dependence on the grid.
• More flexible access to technology: Minister Mircea Fechet highlighted that the support also covers inverters compatible with multiple batteries, avoiding technological lock-in.
• Grid balancing: local storage reduces peak-hour consumption, contributing to the stabilization of public infrastructure.
• Lifespan and resilience: LiFePO4 batteries support between 6,000–10,000 charge/discharge cycles – more than 15 years – ensuring 8–9 months of autonomy per year with minimal maintenance costs.

Estimated Timeline for 2025

1. March–April: publication of the official guide and launch of the AFM enrollment platform (likely quick opening on a first-come, first-served basis).
2. May: automatic validation of the first 66,000 applications and activation of the selection system — with possible changes in evaluation criteria.
3. June–September: installation of approved systems (according to AFM standards, in 3–5 working days).
4. October: approval of prosumer status by the distributor; AFM reimburses up to 30,000 lei, while the client covers their own contribution.

Conclusion and Implications

The Casa Verde Fotovoltaice 2025 program introduces two revolutionary elements:

• Expanded budget (2.2 billion lei), reaching a larger pool of prosumers, including those who previously dropped out due to technological limitations.
• Funding for storage batteries (400 million lei) – a much-needed first in the context of the energy transition.

URBANLED Recommendation: preparing documents in advance (ID, tax certificate, land register extract), creating an AFM account, and running an online simulation are essential to maximize approval chances.