Jilava lies to the south of Bucharest, along the corridor of Soseaua Giurgiului and DN5 that links the capital to Giurgiu county, so it sits right on the route where SUN WATT works every day between Bucharest, Ilfov and Giurgiu. The commune retains an older core of households, to which freshly subdivided plots are now being added, with newly built houses, outbuildings and small storage spaces appearing. For each of these properties, getting connected to the power supply means a connection (bransament) run correctly all the way to the firida de bransament (connection cabinet) and a dossier put in order. As a firm ANRE-certified for design and execution, we lift from the shoulders of the Jilava property owner the entire relationship with the grid operator Retele Electrice Romania S.A.: we submit the application, follow up the aviz tehnic de racordare (technical connection approval), sign the connection contract, actually run the connection and hand over the DIU (Utilisation Installation Dossier) ready for the meter. On plots situated some distance from the grid, we check on site where the nearest connection point is, because this detail changes both the technical solution and the budget. As a locality on the southern edge of the city, we reach the address quickly for measurements, and the on-site assessment remains free of charge.
In Jilava, the distribution operator managing the network is Retele Electrice Romania S.A. (formerly E-Distributie Muntenia, part of the Enel group), through which all connection requests are filed and the technical connection approval (ATR) is issued. Being a predominantly residential commune, the usual solution remains the overhead connection, drawn from the existing pole on the street, the most economical option for households spread along the roads; however, in areas where the network has been buried or on newly parcelled lots an underground connection also appears, so in practice a mixed regime is encountered. For a new connection, the dossier typically includes the urban planning certificate, the title deed or the land registry extract, the site plan and the connection application. As a rough guide, from filing the documentation to actual energisation it takes between 4 and 12 weeks, the interval varying depending on the operator's workload and the complexity of the works.
Services available in Jilava
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.