State Secretary of the Ministry of Energy Constantin Borosan, at the EU4Energy Policy Forum in Copenhagen, has unveiled the vision of Moldova regarding the development of a sustainable energy system, with a focus on increasing energy storage capacities and integrating renewable sources.
Does Moldova need energy?
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 and solar.
What is Moldova's energy policy?
Moldova's energy policy focuses on improving integration in regional markets, strengthening energy security, improving compliance with EU directives, increasing electricity generation capacity and promoting energy efficiency and renewable energy.
How does Moldova share energy data?
Moldova shares energy data through five annual International Energy Agency (IEA)/Eurostat/UN Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) joint questionnaires.
As part of the reforms, Moldova restructured and partially privatized its electricity distribution network, including Premier Energy, a private company that controls 70 percent of the country's electric distribution grid.
The European Union should support renewable energies and increasing energy efficiency in Moldova to help the country reduce its dependence on Russian gas. In the short term, financial assistance could be provided to help Moldova purchase gas on international markets if needed. Long-term solutions also include speeding up interconnection with EU energy networks.
Why does Moldova lack energy resources?
Over 300 schoolchildren aged 10-16 years participated in a drawing competition on promotion of renewable energy, energy efficiency and CO2 reduction. Because Moldova lacks energy resources, it is almost fully dependent on imports of fossil fuels and electricity.