As many as 100,000 smart electricity meters to be set in Moldovan households by end of 2027

The number of smart meters set in Moldovan households will reach 100,000 by the end of 2027, representing 7 per cent of the total 1.4 million electricity consumers. This will be possible under a smart metering pilot project, implemented with the support of United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Moldova and the government of Italy.

According to data by the Ministry of Energy, as of 2023 till 2025, 35,000 smart devices were delivered to distribution operators, which are in the process of being set in the North and Center-South distribution areas this year.

The strategy for distributing a new batch of 65,000 meters was analyzed at a meeting of the Smart Metering Working Group. Attending the event were representatives of the Ministry of Energy, UNDP Moldova and distribution operators.

State Secretary of the Ministry of Energy Cristina Pereteatcu said that the smart metering represented a necessary step for modernizing the energy infrastructure and ensuring more efficient and transparent consumption.

“The collaboration between the ministry, UNDP, and distribution operators is vital, in order to accelerate the expansion of this project, so that more consumers can benefit from the advantages of modern technologies,” emphasized Cristina Pereteatcu.

At the same time, the working group discussed the development of a platform that would allow consumers to access consumption data based on time and mode of electricity use. The platform will facilitate viewing hourly, daily, and monthly consumption through interactive charts, estimating the invoice in real time, automatic notifications in case of excessive consumption and personalized recommendations to reduce consumption.

Seher Ariner, Deputy Resident Representative of UNDP Moldova, highlighted the contributions of UNDP and the government of Italy in promoting digital and inclusive solutions.

“Through this project, we prove how technological innovation can support sustainable development and help citizens adopt more responsible energy behaviors,” stated Seher Ariner.

Consumers interested in the benefits of smart metering can access the site http://contorinteligent.energie.gov.md, which details the project’s advantages and provides practical advice on changing consumption behavior. The site is managed by the Ministry of Energy and was developed with financial support of the Italian government, under the Accelerating a Fair Energy Transition in Moldova programme, implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

At the beginning of this year, the National Energy Regulatory Agency approved a decision, according to which companies and household consumers with smart meters will pay differentiated rates for electricity, depending on consumption hours.