Storage plays a vital role in the energy system. At noon, photovoltaic panels produce massively, charging the batteries. In the evening after 19:00, these batteries discharge up to 630 MW into the grid, nearly matching a Cernavodă nuclear reactor.

During this period, the system relies on coal production, including three 330 MW groups plus group 4 from Rovinari, totaling about 1300 MW. This is complemented by hydro energy, gas plants like the OMV Petrom unit in Brazi, and renewables.

Peak consumption is managed effectively through voluntary reduction. Factories with scheduled August revisions and domestic consumers shifting heavy appliance use outside peak hours save 200-300 MW. Additionally, imports from Bulgaria and extra water reserves from Hidroelectrica provide backup.

Regarding large industrial consumers, factories do not simply stop. The national energy dispatcher acts like an orchestra conductor to balance production and consumption. The list of interruptible consumers serves as a safety tool, allowing temporary supply interruptions only in critical situations with 24 hours' notice.

These details were explained by Eugenia Gusilov during her intervention at Digi24 on Thursday, August 13.