Grid Connection to PPC / Distributie Energie Muntenia (formerly Enel): a step-by-step guide
“Enel connection” is still the term used by most customers in the Bucharest - Ilfov - Giurgiu area, yet the distribution operator no longer goes by this name. Today, connection to the low-voltage grid is handled by Retele Electrice Romania S.A., the current name of the former E-Distributie Muntenia (previously Enel Distributie Muntenia), a company that is part of the PPC (Public Power Corporation) group. Regardless of the name, the administrative steps remain regulated by ANRE and are the same for any distribution operator.
This guide explains, step by step, how to obtain your connection (bransament): what the connection dossier contains, what the ATR is and why it matters, what processing times you can estimate, and where an ANRE-certified company such as SUN WATT SRL can step in to shorten the process.
Who the operator is today: from Enel to PPC
The chain of renamings has caused a lot of confusion, so it is worth clarifying:
- Enel Distributie Muntenia → E-Distributie Muntenia → Retele Electrice Romania S.A. (the current distribution operator / OD, part of the PPC group).
- Energy supply (your electricity bill) is separate from distribution. You can have a supply contract with any provider on the open market, but the physical connection to the grid is handled exclusively by the distribution operator in your area.
For Bucharest, Ilfov and part of Giurgiu, the distribution operator is Retele Electrice Romania (formerly Enel). This is where the connection dossier is submitted and from where the ATR is issued.
What “connection” means and which type of connection you need
A grid connection (racordare) is the set of works through which your property is connected to the public distribution grid. Depending on the power requirement and the type of building, you choose:
- Single-phase connection – the usual solution for homes, with approved power typically around 11 kW. Details and price.
- Three-phase connection – for larger consumers, houses with heat pumps, workshops, 400V voltage.
- Underground connection – when the grid or urban planning requirements call for the cable to be laid underground.
- Temporary site connection – to supply power during the construction of a building.
If you are not sure what power to request, use the connection cost calculator or request an assessment via contact.
The steps of the connection dossier with PPC / Retele Electrice Romania
The connection process follows a clear, regulated sequence. Here is what each stage involves:
1. Preparing and submitting the connection dossier
The connection request is submitted to the distribution operator together with supporting documents: identity document / company details, proof of ownership of the property, urban planning certificate (where applicable), site plan and location plan, a description of the consumers and the requested power. An ANRE-certified company draws up the connection dossier and design so that it is accepted on the first attempt.
2. Issuing the Technical Connection Approval (ATR)
The ATR is the key document: it establishes the technical connection solution, the approved power, the delimitation point and the connection tariff. In practice, the final price of the connection is confirmed through the ATR. See our ATR assistance and acquisition service.
3. Signing the connection contract
After the ATR is accepted and the connection tariff is paid, the connection contract is signed with the operator.
4. Carrying out the connection works
The actual work (installing the connection cabinet/BMPT, laying the cable, the meter) is performed by a certified contractor. SUN WATT carries out overhead and underground connections in Bucharest, Ilfov and Giurgiu.
5. Energisation (PST)
After checks and acceptance, the operator energises the connection.
6. The supply contract
With the connection in operation, you sign the supply contract with your chosen provider and begin consumption.
Table: connection stages, what you do and indicative timelines
| Stage | What happens | Who acts | Indicative time* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Connection dossier | Drawing up and submitting documentation | Client + certified company | 1-2 weeks (preparation) |
| 2. Issuing ATR | Technical solution + connection tariff | Distribution operator (PPC) | ~30 working days |
| 3. Connection contract | Paying the tariff, signing | Client + operator | a few days |
| 4. Connection works | Installing cabinet, cable, meter | ANRE-certified contractor | days - a few weeks |
| 5. Energisation | Checks, acceptance, PST | Distribution operator | after acceptance |
| 6. Supply contract | Activating consumption | Client + provider | a few days |
*Times are indicative; exact deadlines depend on the complexity of the work, the area and the operator’s workload. The legal processing deadlines are those set out in ANRE regulations.
Indicative costs for connection in Bucharest / Ilfov / Giurgiu
The prices below are indicative and are confirmed finally through the ATR (which includes the operator’s connection tariff). For a personalised quote, see the prices page.
| Service | Indicative price (from) |
|---|---|
| Single-phase connection (~11 kW) | 1,800 lei |
| Three-phase connection (400V) | 2,900 lei |
| Underground connection | 3,500 lei |
| Temporary site connection | 2,200 lei |
| Connection dossier + design | 900 lei |
| ATR assistance | 350 lei |
| DIU (Installation/Conformity Declaration) | 1,200 lei |
| Power upgrade (spor de putere) | 350 lei |
| Earthing connection | 900 lei |
| PRAM (testing) | 250 lei |
Why work with an ANRE-certified company
A grid connection involves technical terms, compliant documentation and interaction with the distribution operator. An ANRE-certified company for execution and design reduces the risk of the dossier being rejected and shortens the dead time between stages. SUN WATT SRL offers:
- Full preparation of the connection dossier and design;
- Assistance in obtaining the ATR and verification of the technical solution;
- Carrying out the connection, overhead or underground;
- Related services: earthing connection, PRAM, national DIU, power upgrade.
In short: you tell us what power you need and where, and we take the dossier from the request all the way to energisation.
Conclusion
Although customers still ask for an “Enel connection”, the current operator for Bucharest, Ilfov and Giurgiu is Retele Electrice Romania S.A. (PPC). The process has 6 stages, with the ATR as the decisive point for the technical solution and the final price. With an ANRE-certified company, the dossier flows faster and the costs are clear from the outset.
Call 0733 097 440 or write to us from the contact page for a free assessment of your connection.