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The Republic of Moldova is dependent on imported energy resources from the Russian Federation, Ukraine (gas, coal, oil) and Romania (electric energy). Today, Moldova is a net importer of energy, with only 3 percent of its primary energy demand covered by domestic sources. Hence, the use of renewable energy is a high priority.  A National Energy Regulatory Agency (NERA) has been set up to regulate the restructured electricity sector, and Moldova is continuing with its privatization program.

 

An estimated 1,000 MW of wind energy potential exists in the northeast, southeast and western parts of the country.  Hydro power accounts for only 2 percent of the country’s generating capacity.  Even so, there is potential for development. 

 

The geographical location and climate of Moldova are favorable for agriculture and a considerable amount of agricultural residues are generated annually.  The primary barrier to the deployment of biomass plants is the relatively high capital cost.  In general, the prospect for renewable energy development is fair in Moldova.

 

 

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More information is provided in the country profile and country notes, including specific resource and energy sector information:

 

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Latest Developments


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TitleSummarypubDate
Eastern Europe Group Tours U.S. Renewable ProjectsEnergy and government officials from Eastern Europe is touring the U.S. under sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Commerce.
13-Feb-10
EBRD Promotes Renewable, Other Energy projects in Moldova
The EBRD is promoting energy efficiency and renewable energy projects in Moldova, helping the economy to reduce its energy intensity with a new €20 million credit line for on-lending to local private companies.
The EBRD’s Moldova Sustainable Energy Financial Facility (MoSEFF) will finance small and medium energy efficiency investments undertaken by local enterprises operating in the industrial, agribusiness, and services sectors with loans of up to €2 million via local partner banks.
12-Feb-10
Petrom Considers Geothermal and Wind Investments
The company didn’t disclose further details on these projects, but mentioned Petrom’s central focus were geothermal and wind energy. “It is too early to say when we will begin investments because it largely depends on how long will the current economic crisis last”, said Razvan Nicolescu. In another interview, Petrom's CEO Mariana Gheorghe (photo) said recently that Romania needs a serious strategy on promoting renewable energies, especially having in view that the potential is "fantastic".
 
19-Nov-09
Moldovian Transmission Line to Allow Wind Power Transfer
Transelectrica will build a 400 KV electricity transmission line on the route Smardan-Vaslui-Iasi to transfer the wind power capacity installed in Moldova (country east), director of the Transelectrica Bacau power station Stefan Tibuleac said recently. 
24-Jun-09
Report From Moscow Energy Trade FairEven though the effects of the global financial and economic crisis have affected the Russian construction industry significantly, interest in innovative building and energy technology was unabated at SHK MOSCOW 2009, 13th International Industrial and Technology Trade Fair for Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation, Refrigeration, Building Automation, Sanitation and Renewable Energies. A total of 11,300 trade visitors from the CIS and neighboring countries attended Russia’s leading event for this industry and 200 exhibitors from 19 countries showcased their products on 107,600 square feet of exhibit space.
21-May-09
EBRD, Energy Community to Host Regional Energy Forum in Sarajevo
“Investing in electricity generation and renewable energy” 30-31 March 2009, Holiday Inn Hotel, Sarajevo
The EBRD and the Energy Community will host a Regional Energy Forum in Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina, on Monday 30 and Tuesday 31 March 2009, which will focus on investment opportunities in electricity generation and renewable energy.
23-Feb-09
Biodiesel Market in Bulgaria Predicted to Grow 300% in Three Years
The annual biodiesel market in Bulgaria may grow to 400 000 tons in two to three years, a report by the Oxford Business Group says.
12-Jun-07
Biomass Co-firing in Europe - Conference
On behalf of the Integrated European Network for Biomass Co-firing (NETBIOCOF), you are invited to join us at the International Conference in Biomass Co-firing in Europe. This event will be held on July 2-4, 2007 in Budapest, Hungary.
 
28-Mar-07
Moldova - Renewable Energy From Agricultural Wastes
A demonstration project funded by the World Bank for small scale power generation from biomass
23-Mar-05
Moldova: CDM Project Opportunities
Projects to utilize solar energy and wind power as alternative sources of eneryg
01-Mar-05

 Projects
Project TitleTechnologyCapacity MWStatusSponsor
CostesiHydroelectric16
Operating
DubasariHydroelectric44
Operating
KosteshHydroelectric16
Operating
Moldova Ag-Waste ProjectDirect-Fired Biomass0.05-0.5
Planned
World Bank

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