Moldova Industrial and Commercial Energy Storage Power Station

How important is Moldova's cross-border power system?

Geographically positioned between Romania and Ukraine, the cross-border power system of the Republic of Moldova is critical for regional energy security and regional integration with the European and Moldova-Ukraine energy markets.

Does Moldova have an electricity power system?

Moldova's electricity power system operates in parallel with Ukraine's (the Integrated Power System / Unified Power System of Russia grid), but it cannot currently operate in parallel with Romania’s network, which is part of ENTSO-E. Only small quantities of electricity can be exchanged between the two systems through an island-mode operation.

How has Moldova restructured its electricity distribution network?

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.

Does Moldova have gas storage facilities?

Moldova currently does not have operational gas storage facilities. However, the government is considering two possible sites for geological storage in the Zagarancea-Mânzesti-Unghenii de Jos villages area and in the Cantemir district. No concrete decisions have been taken on these developments.

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.

What is the main source of energy in the Republic of Moldova?

In the reference scenario, natural gas, primarily imported from the Russian Federation, remains the main component of the Republic of Moldova’s generation mix accounting for over 30% and followed by oil.