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How much energy does Moldova need in 2023?

This means that in summer CHPs are off, and the imports from Transnistria meet about 90% of the total domestic electricity demand. Committed renewable energy capacity in the Republic of Moldova by 2030 is expected to reach 700MW. In 2023, renewable energy generation met 10.5% of the energy demand, compared to 5.5% in 2022.

How can Moldova improve the energy sector?

National regulatory framework (both primary and secondary) improved in line with Moldovan energy commitments, ensuring that national authorities are better prepared and can respond to emergency situations in the energy sector and to the needs of the most vulnerable energy users;

Will Moldova reach net-zero by 2050?

However, to attain net-zero by 2050, the renewable energy capacity in the Republic of Moldova will have to increase 4 times from the 2024 levels. Today about 400MW of renewable energy capacity has been installed in the Republic of Moldova – of which about 230MW of solar PV, and 170MW of wind capacity.

Why is Moldova a low energy country?

The Republic of Moldova’s low energy self-sufficiency, covering only about 21% of its energy needs domestically, makes it heavily reliant on imports, particularly from the Russian Federation for natural gas and Romania for oil products.