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Adrian Echert highlights a significant gap in Romania's energy sector, where 65 gigawatts of battery capacity is approved but only 1 gigawatt is operational. He notes that Romania sells cheap electricity during the day and buys it back at much higher prices in the evening, particularly from Bulgaria. This situation is likened to selling tomatoes cheaply in summer and buying back processed products at inflated prices in winter. Echert emphasizes that investments in battery storage could retain funds within the Romanian economy, but current regulations hinder progress. He urges for clearer rules and better access to the grid to facilitate development.