Located in north-west Arad County, close to the 400 kV transmission ring and within proximity of interconnection points with Hungary.
The project location is secured, situated on a large flat site, benefitting from good solar irradiation and energy yield. The power plant is in a final development stage with confirmed capacity for grid access close to the site and is currently being prepared for construction.
The project will have an installed capacity of 1,044 MW and will become the largest solar plant in Romania and Europe. The annual estimated energy production of the plant will be able to cover the consumption of over 280,000 households, or close to 1 million people, and will create over 500 new jobs in the next three years. The power will be sold to commercial and industrial users through long-term Power Purchase Agreements.
In addition, the PV plant will have remarkable contribution to the decarbonisation plan of Romania and helps to achieve its renewable energy targets for 2030. Furthermore we are evaluating the future addition of substantial energy storage to enhance the project’s ability to provide a firm supply profile which will make the project more attractive to corporate and industrial off-take clients.
The project will be designed, constructed, and operated to the highest environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards, with a particular emphasis on integrating symbiotic agricultural activities on the site to increase biodiversity. Much of the low-quality agricultural land will be returned to pasture, with sheep managing the vegetation through grazing. Also, we are dedicated to work together with the local communities and ensure that the project provides consistent, long-term advantages to them and to the world as well.
TechnologySolar
Capacity1,044MW
DevelopmentStage
LocationRomania
Environmental and Social Impact AssessmentReport
The primary objective of this Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) is to evaluate the potential environmental and social impacts, both positive and negative, associated with the planning, construction, and operation of the Dama Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Project.
This report assesses the environmental and social performance of the Dama PV Project in alignment with the following key requirements:
- EBRD Environmental and Social Policy (ESP) (2024) and Environmental and Social Requirements (ESRs).
- International Finance Corporation (IFC) Performance Standards (PS) (2012), including the IFC Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Guidelines for Solar Power Projects (2015), the IFC EHS Guidelines for Electric Power Transmission and Distribution (2007), and the World Bank Group General EHS Guidelines (2007).
- European Union laws and regulations applicable to the Dama PV Project, including, but not limited to, the EU Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Directive and other relevant environmental and social legislation applicable in Romania.
Raport de evaluare a impactului social și de mediu
Obiectivul principal al acestei evaluări a impactului social și de mediu (ESIA) este de a evalua impactul potențial social și de mediu, atât pozitiv, cât și negativ, asociat cu planificarea, construcția și exploatarea proiectului Dama Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Project.
Acest raport se concentrează pe evaluarea performanței sociale și de mediu a proiectului Dama Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Project, în conformitate cu următoarele cerințe cheie:
- Politica de Mediu și Socială (ESP) a BERD (2024) și Cerințele de Mediu și Sociale (ESRs).
- Standardele de performanță (SP) ale International Finance Corporation (IFC) din 2012, care includ Ghidurile IFC privind Mediul, Sănătatea și Siguranța (EHS) pentru proiecte de energie solară (2015), Ghidurile IFC EHS pentru transportul și distribuția energiei electrice (2007) și Ghidurile generale EHS ale Grupului Băncii Mondiale (2007).
- Legislația și reglementările Uniunii Europene aplicabile proiectului Dama Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Project, inclusiv, dar fără a se limita la, Directiva UE privind evaluarea impactului asupra mediului (EIA) și alte acte legislative relevante de mediu și sociale aplicabile în România.
