October 2025 – Kinstellar is pleased to announce that it has advised Repono, a Sweden-based pan-European energy storage operator, on its acquisition of a 202 MW/404 MWh (2.0 h) standalone battery energy storage system (BESS) project located in Arges County, Romania.
The project, developed by a Bucharest-based renewable energy developer, is ready-to-build and benefits from an existing grid connection contract with Transelectrica at the 220 kV Pitești Substation. Once operational, it will play a pivotal role in enhancing grid stability, balancing renewable generation, and advancing both Romania's and the EU's decarbonisation goals.
The transaction was led by Iustinian Captariu, Head of firm-wide energy sector, with Ioana Criste (Senior Associate), Corina Oancea (Managing Associate), and Dana Sarbu (Senior Associate) handling due diligence. Cristina Stamboli (Counsel) coordinated transactional matters, and Cosmin Vasilescu (Senior Associate) provided support for corporate due diligence.
Kinstellar's team has been an exceptional partner throughout this transaction. Their deep energy-sector expertise, pragmatic approach, and responsiveness were instrumental in guiding us through the Romanian regulatory and transactional landscape.
The Arges project marks an important cornerstone in Repono's expansion, underscoring our confidence in the Romanian energy market and its growing role within Europe's energy transition. We greatly appreciate Kinstellar's professionalism and commitment, which made this process both efficient and collaborative.
Karim Nils Grueber, Repono
We are proud to have supported Repono in this strategic acquisition, marking a significant step in expanding energy storage infrastructure in Romania and Southeast Europe. This project willIustinian Captariu, Kinstellar play a crucial role in enhancing grid stability and facilitating the integration of renewable energy sources, aligning with both Romania's and the EU's energy transition goals.
Iustinian Captariu, Kinstellar