Hidroelectrica generated **9,601 GWh** of gross electricity in the first nine months of 2026, marking a **10% year-over-year increase**. Hydro sources accounted for **9,416 GWh** of the total output. The company reported preliminary data via the Bucharest Stock Exchange.
Hidroelectrica increases its 2026 investment budget to **1.4 billion RON**, nearly doubling prior allocations. The company integrates **floating solar, battery storage, and other renewables** into hydropower projects to expand generation capacity and upgrade existing infrastructure. Radu Constantin, Chief Administrative Officer, announced the strategy at the **Green Energy Conference**.
Romania’s state-owned hydropower company **Hidroelectrica** reports a **20% decline in net profit** for 2025, falling to **3.3 billion lei** ($764.96 million). The drop stems from **reduced electricity generation** due to prolonged drought conditions affecting its operations. The company remains Romania’s largest hydropower producer despite the challenges.
Hidroelectrica’s stock price hits a record high of **138.40 RON per share**, surpassing its previous peak since listing on the Bucharest Stock Exchange in July 2023. The company’s market capitalization climbs to **62.3 billion RON**, reflecting strong investor confidence. The surge follows sustained performance in Romania’s energy sector, where Hidroelectrica operates hydropower assets.