Domestic appliances sold in Moldova will have to comply with new
The requirements were developed with the support of the EU-funded “Addressing the impacts of the energy crisis in Moldova” programme, implemented by UNDP Moldova.
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.
The Republic of Moldova is at a critical juncture on its path toward European integration, with the environment, energy, and climate change being key areas in this process. Aligning with European standards is not just a bureaucratic requirement but a necessity for ensuring a sustainable and prosperous future for the country's citizens.
Transport sector is the second-largest energy consumer (around 0.7 Mtoe) and the main driver in oil consumption growth. Renewables represent 20% of Moldova's energy mix, consisting almost fully of solid biofuels (19% in 2018). 6% of electricity generation comes from renewable sources (hydro, wind, solar PV).
The Republic of Moldova's energy sector is heavily reliant on imports, with 80% of its electricity being imported in 2020. Prior to the war in Ukraine, the electricity was mainly imported from Ukraine. Since November 2023, the MGRES gas-fired power plant in Transnistria is making up for the electricity import deficit from Ukraine.
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