Renewable Energy Sources

State Policy in the Field of Renewable Energy Sources

Renewable energy sources are considered a viable alternative to compensate for the lack of other domestic energy resources. This aligns with the EU policy supporting the production of electricity from renewable energy sources, as outlined in the following laws and regulations:

• The Renewable Energy Law of 2007, developed in line with the Directive 2009/28/EC on renewable energy sources;
• The National Energy Efficiency Program 2011-2020;
• The National Energy Efficiency Action Plan 2013-2015;
• The Energy Strategy of the Republic of Moldova until 2030.

State policy on renewable energy is implemented through sectoral and local state programs. The implementation of these policies is monitored by the central public administration authority specializing in energy.

Principles of State Policy in Renewable Energy

• Harmonizing national legislation with EU norms and standards;
• Promoting renewable energy, energy efficiency, and energy conservation through support schemes and measures in line with the law;
• Administering the renewable energy sector at the state level;
• Ensuring priority access to electricity from renewable energy sources;
• Providing individuals and legal entities access to information about the production and use of renewable energy and energy efficiency;
• Supervising the cultivation and use of genetically modified plant varieties for renewable fuel production within a closed technological cycle.

Objectives of the State Policy:

• Diversifying local primary energy resources;
• Achieving a renewable energy share of at least 20% in gross final energy consumption by 2020;
• Reaching a renewable energy share of at least 10% in the transport sector’s final energy consumption by 2020;
• Promoting regional and local development;
• Encouraging cooperation among central, regional, and local public authorities;
• Ensuring security, health, and labor protection in the renewable energy development process;
• Promoting and encouraging energy efficiency, energy savings, cogeneration, centralized heating and cooling, and the increased share of renewable energy;
• Supporting international technical-scientific collaboration and implementing global scientific and technical advancements in renewable energy;
• Enhancing public communication and awareness of renewable energy issues.

Integration of Renewable Energy Sources into Moldova's Energy System

S.E. "Moldelectrica" actively participates in the integration of renewable energy sources (RES) into Moldova's power system.

As of January 1, 2024, there are 78 valid connection permits for RES to the electricity transport grid, with a total capacity of approximately 1705.03 MW. Detailed information is provided in the "Connection to the Electric Grid" section.

Connection of RES to the "Moldelectrica" Transport Grid

Between 2010 and 2023, 12 power plants with a total capacity of 39.34 MW have been commissioned. Detailed information on grid connection, application conditions for connection permits (AR), and other related details can be found in the "Connection to the Electric Grid" section.

For Renewable Energy Sources, in addition to the requirements in the "Connection to the Electric Grid"section, additional technical requirements have been developed.

No.	Document Name
1	RES Connected to S.E. Moldelectrica Grid (December 2024)	Decembrie 2024