Moldova increases eightfold renewable energy production capacity in last four years
The renewable energy production capacity has increased eightfold in the last four years, reaching almost 650 MW. This means that now, on days with friendly weather conditions, up to 30 per cent of the energy consumed in Moldova comes from renewable sources, a target previously set for 2030. For comparison, as little as three per cent of consumption came from green energy in 2020.
Prime Minister Dorin Recean said that Moldova had great potential for development in the green energy sector and soon the renewable energy production capacity would increase by 165 MW thanks to a recently concluded tender for the construction of large-capacity wind and photovoltaic parks.
‘’In the last four years, the government has taken concrete steps to improve the energy security of Moldova. We have two goals in this field: to increase the share of renewable energy in national consumption and to become energy exporters, as Moldova has a great production potential,’’ said Dorin Recean. He met with the director of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), Francesco La Camera.
Dorin Recean noted that Moldova aimed to attract investments to transform it from a consumer into a green energy exporter.
‘’This autumn, we will launch a tender for the construction of wind parks with energy storage systems. This will allow us to make the network more stable and efficient,’’ the prime minister said.
In parallel, the work to interconnect our power grid with the European Union’s one continues. In this regard, Dorin Recean assured that the Chisinau-Vulcanesti high-voltage line would be completed by the end of this year.
‘’For the first time in 33 years, citizens will no longer risk being left without light due to politically motivated external decisions,’’ the prime minister added.
The Ministry of Energy has recently informed that new large-scale renewable energy production parks, accompanied by energy storage batteries, would be built in Moldova. The tender to this end is to be launched in next autumn.
PHOTO // Minister of Energy inspects construction works at Chișinău Electrical Substation: project completion deadline remains unchanged
Number of electric cars might double in Moldova by 2030; authorities prepare solutions to expand charging stations
PHOTO // Moldova learns from France’s experience in urban mobility, public transport's modernization; deputy PM’s visit to Paris
Over 300 tons of used appliances collected for recycling through EcoVoucher Programme in Moldova
Record on electricity exchange in Moldova: largest volume of traded power since its launch
Deputy Prime Minister: EU Growth Plan for Moldova creates conditions for modernizing economy at unprecedented pace
Moldovagaz to supply natural gas to Transnistrian region by late 2026
Works at Chisinau Electrical Substation progressing; Romanian Ambassador says Romania stays reliable partner of Moldova in strengthening energy security
Economic, investment opportunities of Moldova promoted at Annual Meeting of Board of Governors of European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
Moldovan winemakers win 80 medals at one of largest international competitions
MOLDPRES REPORT // Technology that can change energy of future: how China tries to revolutionize solar market, what opportunities arise for Moldova
PHOTO // European Commissioner for Enlargement visits household in central Moldova district: cherry exports to EU open new opportunities for Moldovan farmers
UN Food and Agriculture Organization launches farmer field schools in central Moldova district: climate-resilient vegetables, market access
Energy invoices to be digitalized in Moldova in next five years: real-time access to data on consumption, energy costs
VIDEO // European Commissioner: This is extremely important day for EU enlargement
Prime Minister after last night’s attack on Kyiv: Republic of Moldova firmly stands with Ukraine
Speaker: Images of fire on roof of Kyiv Pechersk Lavra painful for all those who respect faith, culture, memory, and European heritage
VIDEO // Voluntary amalgamation in Fălești: town halls of Glinjeni, Pietrosu, Bocani, Ișcălău and Catranîc merging
Gross Domestic Product slightly up in first quarter of 2026: sectors with largest contribution
Day Laborers to be registered online
Republic of Moldova represented at Regional Energy Forum
President condemns attack on Kyiv Pechersk Lavra
Prime Minister leads Moldovan delegation to Luxembourg for second Moldova – EU intergovernmental conference
Meeting in Luxembourg. Moldova officially begins EU accession negotiations
Republic of Moldova in spotlight of Council of Europe
Igor Grosu re-elected PAS president for new four-year term
VIDEO // World Blood Donor Day: each donation can save up to three lives
PHOTO GALLERY // China Days in Chișinău through lens of MOLDPRES
Flavors, traditions and technology at China Days
Heavy traffic at Sculeni Border Crossing Point eased