Land Suitability Analysis
for Solar Power Systems
Approximately 31% of Romania's territory achieves very high photovoltaic output (PVOUT > 3.6 kWh/kWp/day), with the highest potential concentrated in Dobrogea, the southern Muntenia lowlands, and Oltenia. The analysis scores land at 25 m resolution across seven weighted MCE criteria — from PVOUT and grid proximity to land-use exclusions — producing a continuous suitability surface. Hard exclusions cover forests, water bodies, protected areas, flood zones, and built-up perimeters. Romania's estimated technical solar potential stands at 19.4 GW (25.8 TWh), of which 18.1 GW is considered economically viable.
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MCE Criteria & Weights
| Parameter | Top Score Threshold | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Solar potential (PVOUT) | > 1,300 kWh/kWp | 30% |
| Grid proximity | < 0.5 km to line | 15% |
| Seasonality index | Low variability | 10% |
| Connection capacity | > 1,500 MW | 10% |
| Road proximity | < 500 m | 10% |
| Topography | Low relief energy | 10% |
| Land use / cover | Unproductive / arable | 10% |
Suitability Classes · Score 10–100
High Suitability Counties
High: Constanța, Dolj, Giurgiu, Teleorman
Medium: Brăila, Galați, Arad, Călărași
Low: Brașov, Harghita, Suceava, Maramureș
