Moldova''s energy strategy: 2024 electricity mix and sources
In 2024, the Republic of Moldova, through SA Energocom, ensured its electricity supply through a diversified mix of domestic and external sources. The total quantity purchased was 4.5
In 2024, the Republic of Moldova, through SA Energocom, ensured its electricity supply through a diversified mix of domestic and external sources. The total quantity purchased was 4.5
On 1 January 2025, at 07:00 EET (05:00 UTC), Ukraine stopped the transit of Russian gas to Europe through its territory. The supply of gas to Transnistria through Ukraine stopped earlier, on 31 December at 19:50 EET (17:50 UTC). As a result, heating and hot water were cut off in Transnistria. An exception was made for healthcare and residential care facilities. The use of gas for cooking was permitted until the pressure
The Commission for Exceptional Situations approved this decision on January 17, allowing Moldova to receive, free of charge, a 125 MW power plant and 10 smaller power plants with
Moldova lacks domestic sources of fossil energy and must import substantial amounts of petroleum, coal, natural gas, and other energy resources. The primary energy supply in 2018 was about half
Moldova''s electricity mix includes 37% Gas, 5% Hydropower and 3% Solar. Low-carbon generation peaked in 2023.
The government''s action plan outlines 22 actions related to major infrastructure projects, increasing local electricity generation capacity from renewable sources, improving energy efficiency,
Due to consumption structure limitations, renewable energy generation capacities are capped in Moldova. Thus, 105 MW have been allocated for wind energy and 60 MW for photovoltaic,
Moldova is almost totally dependent on fossil fuel and electricity imports, with natural gas serving most of its energy needs. The government plans to diversify the energy mix with renewables such as wind
New nuclear small modular reactors are expected to make up for the decommissioned natural gas and wind power generation capacity providing low-carbon electricity in the Republic of Moldova.
On 28 September 2025 elections were held in Moldova, with the ruling PAS holding onto power. Thus, Moldova began to buy more expensive electricity from Romania, while Transnistria remained without
The National Bureau of Statistics of the Republic of Moldova provides monthly Electricity Generation. View Moldova''s Electricity Production from Jan 2015 to Nov 2025 in the chart:
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