Ciolpani is a commune in the north of Ilfov County, stretching along the DN1 road towards Ploiesti, close to the Snagov forest and lake, and includes the villages of Izvorani, Luparia and Piscu. Its mixed character — permanent households, weekend homes, guesthouses and agricultural plots recently parcelled out for housing — means that requests for an electrical connection (bransament) vary widely: connecting a new house built on open land, converting a temporary site connection into a permanent one, or upgrading the power supply at an extended home. SUN WATT SRL, a company certified by ANRE for design and execution, covers the entire commune of Ciolpani, including its associated villages, and travels on site to measure the distance to the grid and determine the right solution. We prepare the connection application with the necessary documents, follow up on the issuing of the Technical Connection Approval (ATR) from the operator Retele Electrice Romania S.A., carry out the single-phase (230V) or three-phase (400V) connection and prepare the Utilisation Installation Dossier (DIU) for fitting the meter, so that all you are left with is the paperwork handled and power at the socket.
All connection requests and the issuing of the technical connection approval (ATR) are handled through the distribution operator Rețele Electrice România S.A., formerly E-Distribuție Muntenia (Enel), which manages the network across the commune. Being a predominantly rural area, with scattered villages and newly parcelled plots, the usual and most economical solution remains the overhead connection, made from the nearby existing network pole, although in the points where the local network is laid underground a buried connection can also be chosen. For a new connection, the dossier typically includes the urban planning certificate, the ownership deed or land register extract, the site plan and the connection request. As a guideline, between 4 and 12 weeks pass from filing the documentation to energisation, depending on the operator's pace and the complexity of the works.
Services available in Ciolpani
Single-phase connection
A single-phase electrical connection (230V) is the standard supply for homes with typical consumption, usually approved up to around 11 kW. SUN WATT, an ANRE-certified company, handles the entire process from start to finish, with 2026 prices starting from 1,800 lei. The timeline from file submission to energisation is typically 4-12 weeks, with the final cost confirmed through the ATR (Technical Connection Approval).
Three-phase connection
A three-phase electrical connection (400V) is needed for high consumption or powerful equipment such as heat pumps, workshops, machine tools or EV charging stations. SUN WATT, an ANRE-attested firm, handles the entire process — from the paperwork and the Technical Connection Approval (ATR) through to energisation — typically within 4 to 12 weeks. Prices start from 2,900 lei.
Temporary site connection
A temporary site connection supplies your construction site with power throughout the building works, before the permanent connection is installed. It is obtained through a connection application and a Technical Connection Approval (ATR) from Retele Electrice Romania, and is carried out by an ANRE-certified company. Prices start from 2,200 lei (labour plus materials, excluding the operator's fees), with the whole process usually taking around 4-12 weeks.
Grid connection
Electricity grid connection is the process of linking a plot, house or new premises to the electricity distribution network so you can have your own meter and power at the socket. The process involves six stages: the connection request, the Technical Connection Approval (ATR), the connection contract, the ANRE-certified service line works, the Utilization Installation Dossier (DIU) and meter installation. In Bucharest, Ilfov and Giurgiu the network operator is Retele Electrice Romania S.A. (Distributie Energie Electrica Romania). The service starts from 900 lei (labour, excluding operator fees) and typically takes 4 to 12 weeks.
Power increase
A power increase means raising the approved electrical power at your existing connection when your current installation can no longer cope with your consumption. It is carried out through an application to the operator Retele Electrice Romania (Distributie Energie Electrica Romania), followed by a new ATR (Technical Connection Approval), a contract and any required connection changes. In 2026, labour starts from 350 lei (excluding operator fees), with an indicative duration of 4 to 12 weeks.
Prosumer / solar connection
Connecting a photovoltaic system to the grid as a prosumer means submitting a connection application to Retele Electrice Romania (Distributie Energie Electrica Romania). SUN WATT, an ANRE-certified company, prepares the full dossier, obtains the ATR (Technical Connection Approval), and coordinates the installation of a bidirectional meter so you can feed your surplus energy back into the grid. The price is set through a personalised quote. Call 0733 097 440.