Financing program for small and medium-sized enterprises and economic operators active in the HORECA field for the installation of photovoltaic panel systems for the production of electricity with an installed power between 27 kWp and 150 kWp required for own consumption, of an energy storage system products to increase the degree of self-consumption, of at least one recharging station of at least 22 kW for electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in transport by promoting the infrastructure for non-polluting road transport vehicles energy view, as well as an alternative electric heating/cooling system to increase the degree of use of energy produced from renewable sources in heating and cooling.

Advisory guide – March 12, 2024

Objective

The objective of the program consists in increasing the production and storage capacities of electricity from renewable sources with an installed power between 27 kWp - 150 kWp to ensure own consumption and the development of real electro-mobility at the national level by increasing the number of recharging stations for electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, as well as developing the degree of utilization of energy from renewable sources in heating and cooling.

The allocated budget

The amount required to implement the ELECTRIC UP program is a minimum of 450 million lei and a maximum of 596 million lei, in the second financing cycle.

applicantsAND eligible

• SMEs (micro, small and medium enterprises)
• Economic operators active in the field of HORECA and carrying out activities under CAEN codes 5510 – Hotels and other similar accommodation facilities, 5520 – Accommodation facilities for holidays and short periods, 5530 – Parks for caravans, campsites and camps, 5590 – Other accommodation services, 5610 – Restaurants and other food service activities,
  5621 – Food (catering) activities for events, 5629 – Other food activities, 5630 – Bars and other beverage service activities, nec, 9329 – Other recreational and entertainment activities nec

Minimum eligibility criteria

Eligible to participate in the program are SMEs and economic operators active in the HORECA field, who cumulatively meet the eligibility conditions provided for in this guide and the de minimis scheme, among which are stated:

• in the case of economic operators, legal entities that operate in the HORECA field and carry out activities under CAEN codes mentioned in the Eligible Beneficiaries section
• draws up and presents an energy analysis regarding current and estimated consumption for 12 consecutive months or the corresponding period of seasonal activity, as the case may be; the energy analysis will be developed by an energy auditor/energy manager accredited by the ME;
• has fulfilled the obligations of payment of fees, taxes, contributions and fines to the state budget, local budgets according to the legal stipulations in effect;
• is not subject to Law no. 85/2014 regarding insolvency prevention and insolvency procedures with subsequent amendments and additions, has not suspended/restricted economic activities or is not in similar situations; is not in the process of dissolution, liquidation, dissolution, closure, deletion, including operational closure, is not under special administration; it is not the subject of a legal procedure in court for the situations mentioned above, nor for any other similar situation; requirement fulfilled by completing and assuming by signature the submission form;
• undertakes to install the photovoltaic panel system, the produced energy storage system, the recharging station/stations and the alternative electrical heating/cooling system, if it has been opted for its installation, through the chosen installer, respecting the legislation in force and all the criteria of eligibility requested by the funding guide; requirement fulfilled by presenting and assuming by signature the self-responsibility declaration regarding the involvement of the chosen installer in the project;
• they have the capacity of owner/administrator, concessionaire or lessee/lessee with surface right for the building on which the project is implemented;

Minimum and maximum eligible/non-reimbursable value of a project

Through the funding program a de minimis aid as a percentage of 75% of the investment value, but not more than 150,000 euros/beneficiary, the remaining 25% representing co-financing from the beneficiary's own sources.

Types of eligible investments

The investment project is integrated, and contains:

• photovoltaic panel system with an installed power between 27 -150 kWp,
• minimum storage system 30% of the energy produced by the photovoltaic panel system (kWh),
• at least one recharging station for electric and plug-in electric vehicles of at least 22 kW (2×11 kW),
• optional electric alternative heating/cooling system;

The project must be sized according to the needs of the economic operator, and the equipment that is the object of financing will meet the technical-economic characteristics so as to respond in optimal terms to the indicators of the financing program.

Eligible expenses

The following are considered eligible expenses:

1. purchase expenses photovoltaic panel system with installed power of minimum 27 kWp and maximum 150 kWp, having as main component parts: photovoltaic panels; inverter/inverters; connection equipment; the mounting structure of the system; communication mode; smart meters that measure the amount of energy produced and consumed by the installed photovoltaic panel system and that allow the collection and transmission of relevant data remotely, in electronic format; direct current/alternating current electrical panels;
2. purchase expenses of at least one recharging station of minimum 22 kW for plug-in electric and hybrid electric vehicles, with at least two charging points/sockets (2x11kW);
3. purchase expenses storage system of energy produced, having a storage capacity of minimum 30% of the value of the energy produced by the photovoltaic panel system (kWh);
4. expenses with the purchase of a alternative electric heating/cooling system, optional, maximum 30% of the total amount of expenses with its purchase and installation;
5. design expenses, obtaining the necessary approvals, representing a maximum of 5% of the total eligible value of the project, established at the signing of the contract;
6. expenses of consulting and project management, of a maximum of 5% of the total eligible value of the project, established at the signing of the contract;
7. expenses for the installation and commissioning of the photovoltaic panel system, the produced energy storage system, the recharging station/stations, the alternative electric heating/cooling system, representing a maximum of 10% of the total eligible value of the project, established upon signing the contract;
8. value added tax, VAT, if it is non-deductible, is considered an eligible expense.

The expenses related to the connection (connection, including the connection fee) to the electricity network are not eligible for financing from the program.

IMPORTANT!

The program finances projects regarding the installation of photovoltaic panel systems with an installed power between 27 kWp - 150 kWp; Photovoltaic panel systems with installed power between 150 kWp-200 kWp (inclusive) are eligible under the program, but the financing granted by the program is only for installed power of a maximum of 150 kWp (inclusive).

Maximum points are awarded for meeting the following:

• installation of a PV system with total power equal to 200 kWp
• installation of an energy storage system with o storage capacity of at least 50% from the capacity of the PV production system – kWh
• charging station is located on the public/private domain, with permanent public access, for an installed power greater than 22 kW
• installation of an alternative electric heating/cooling system that uses heat pumps.