SE Moldelectrica is a state-owned enterprise created by Government Decision of the Republic of Moldova No.1000 from 02.10.2000 "with regard to the establishment of state-owned enterprises in the energy sector" and by the Order of the Ministry of Industry and Energy (dissolved in 2008) No.92 from 19.10.2000 by separating the functional assets of SE “Moldtranselectrica.”
From 01.11.2000, based on the existing branches of the SE "Moldtranselectro," four branches of the high voltage power grid (HVPG) were created:
• HVPG Center, located in Vatra;
• HVPG South, located in Comrat;
• HVPG North, located in Balti;
• HVPG Northwest, located in Donduseni.
In addition, a fifth branch was created - the Training Center.
On 23.09.2002 SE „Autoelectrotrans” is included into enterprise structure, which was liquidated and on its basis on 01.09.2002 was established a new substructure - Production Base.
Between 2008-2009 years, after reorganization, the company was divided into five control divisions:
• Central Dispatch Division;
• Energy Transmission Division;
• Economic-financial Division;
• Human Resources Division;
• Administrative Division.
On 01.04.2009 the Training Center branch is liquidated and on its basis the Training Center structural unit is created.
As of the beginning of 2020, SE "Moldelectrica" has 1334 employees. The company is operating and maintaining 183 substations of 35 kV and above, with a total installed capacity of 4750.2 MVA, including: one 400 kV substation in Vulcanesti; three 330 kV substations in Chisinau, Balti, and Straseni; 131 substations of 110 kV; 47 substations of 35 kV; and one 10/6 kV substation.
The total length of overhead lines (OHL) of 35-400 kV significantly changed due to the OHL construction works performed owing to implementation of the 2-nd Energy Project and decisions of the Government of the Republic of Moldova, approved in 2004, including reconstruction of OHL, as well as decommissioning and dismantling of some unused overhead lines. As a result, the total length of the OHL over the years has increased by 294.5 km and has reached a total length of 4724.97 km.
To maintain the proper functioning of the power lines and substation equipment, the relay protection and automation (RPA) devices, metering equipment, communication and telemechanic equipment Moldelectrica’s staff carries out ongoing maintenance and overhaul repairs, as well as reconstruction and modernization.
During 2001 and 2002 some extensive work was performed to restore the OHL 35-110 kV, damaged as a result of natural disaster occurred in November 2000. Due to ice formation, 48 overhead lines of various voltage classes were damaged, causing additional repair costs of more than 20 million lei. Almost all the affected OHL were restored until 31.01.2002, while the restoration of some specific OHL were performed until the end of 2005. Furthermore, due to ice formation, a severe accident with OHL damage occurred in January 2007, which was liquidated in the shortest time by the HVEG branches with construction companies’ assistance.
Since 2005, several works have been performed owing to implementation of the 2nd Energy Project. A large amount of equipment have been replaced and upgraded at Chisinau, Straseni, and Balti 330kV substations. Two power autotransformers have been installed at Chisinau 330 kV substation and all key 110 kV substations are under continuous reconstruction. Several new (including cross-border) 110 kV OHL have been built and some modernization works of 330 kV OHL have been carried out. The implementation of SCADA and Automated System of Commercial Evidence of Electricity (ASCEE) systems has been completed. In addition, some modernization works have been performed to update RPA equipment as well as telemechanic, communication and electricity metering devices, including edifice and building repairs and modernization. Moreover, a feasibility study and an environmental impact study of OHL 400kV Balti–Suceava is performed to connect the power systems of the Republic of Moldova and Romania. The next step will be a high-level design and construction works.
The development of renewable energy sources (RES) is on focus. During 2012-2013, Grid Connection Permits were issued for more than 1030 MW of installed capacity. In 2013, three RES power plants were commissioned in Moldova. The National Strategy, as well as the recently adopted National Action Plan for Renewable Energy Sources for 2013-2020, is setting up to 10% energy production using renewable sources by the end of 2020.
One of the most important assignment is to ensure the security of energy supply of the Republic of Moldova. The issue of synchronous connection to the European Network of Transmission System Operators (ENTSO-E) is a part of this task. In 2006, Moldova and Ukraine submitted an inquiry for synchronous connection to ENTSO-E as a single block. Technical specialists of the SE Moldelectrica, NEC Ukrenergo, CNTEE Transelectrica together with the Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Moldova and the Ministry of Economy of Romania has performed significant work on preparation and coordination of the necessary documentation for several years. At the moment, a feasibility study regarding the implementation of this project is ongoing together with the development of roadmap containing the next steps to be taken by the Moldavian and Ukrainian power systems to be able to join ENTSO-E.
During these years, the company provided employee training and development. Thus, to boost company performance and employees’ skill level were conducted trainings and team building activities. Furthermore, every year the Trade Union Committee jointly with the administration of the enterprise holds sporting events with different team championships between all company’s branches.
In honor of professional achievements and superior performance, the best employees of the company received the following awards: Honorary Diplomas issued by the Government of the Republic of Moldova, Honored Power Engineer of the CIS, Honored Labor Veteran of Moldelectrica, and Honored Power Engineer of Moldelectrica.
