| Issue |
EPJ Web Conf.
Volume 372, 2026
Advanced Power Systems (APS 2026)
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| Article Number | 06013 | |
| Number of page(s) | 4 | |
| Section | Modeling, Diagnostics and Digital Technologies in Power Systems | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/epjconf/202637206013 | |
| Published online | 11 June 2026 | |
https://doi.org/10.1051/epjconf/202637206013
Carbon power flow and Romania’s energy transition: Challenges and opportunities
1 National University of Science and Technology Politehnica, Electrical Power Systems Department, Bucharest, Romania
2 Roma Tre University, Electronic and Mechanical Engineering, Department of Industrial, Rome, Italy
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Published online: 11 June 2026
Abstract
In recent years, Romania has experienced a significant increase in the share of renewable energy sources in electricity generation, driven by European climate policies and national decarbonization targets. However, the integration of variable renewable energy sources introduces operational challenges related to power flows, network congestion, and carbon emission allocation. This paper analyzes the current structure of the Romanian power system and evaluates the applicability of the Carbon Power Flow (CPF) method for assessing the spatial and operational distribution of CO₂ emissions. Using national-level data and a regional case study, the study highlights the role of fossil-based generation, network constraints, and dispatch strategies in shaping the carbon footprint of electricity consumption.
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