By the end of December 2024, the installed renewable power plants in the Republic of Moldova reached a total capacity of approximately 580 MW. This marks a threefold increase compared to 2022 and an eightfold increase compared to 2020. Of these, 266.9 MW is sold on the free market (116.8 MW from photovoltaic parks and 133.6 MW from wind), 133.7 MW are eligible producers generating based on the fixed tariff support mechanism (131.8 MW from photovoltaics and 1.84 MW from wind), and 33.4 MW were installed under the 2007 Renewable Energy Law.

Additionally, households, businesses, and public authorities have installed 115 MW under the net metering mechanism, and during 2024, 30.3 MW of photovoltaic panels under the net billing mechanism. It is important to note that although renewable energy contributes to covering internal consumption, it depends on weather conditions, such as sunshine and wind, which are variable.

According to the National Center for Sustainable Energy, in 2024, 691 thousand MWh of electricity was generated from renewable sources, accounting for 16.72% of Moldova's annual consumption, excluding the eastern districts.

Furthermore, following the adoption of the CSE Decision on December 27, 2024, it is expected that an additional 31 MW will be put into operation soon by companies that have already installed renewable power plants and are in the process of obtaining connection approvals, which will allow the installed renewable energy capacity to exceed 600 MW.

In Moldova, there are three support mechanisms for green energy producers, ensuring the purchase of surplus energy delivered to the grid and helping them recover their investments:

• Net billing, which replaced net metering on January 1, 2024, applicable to small producers with installations intended for self-consumption;
• Fixed tariff for 15 years – for parks and plants up to 4 MW of wind or biogas (no capacity limit);
• Fixed price, also valid for 15 years, for parks and plants larger than 1 MW of photovoltaic or 4 MW of wind, capacities awarded through tenders. These tenders were launched in 2024, with a deadline for submitting offers on March 31, 2025, and 165 MW are expected to be built with total investments of over 190 million euros.

Additionally, considering the attractiveness of this investment and the relatively simple process of putting renewable power plants into operation, investors also opt to operate them outside support schemes, as shown by energy trading data on the free market. The generated energy is purchased by local suppliers or exported if there is a surplus on the local market.

For economic agents, the Government provides grants through the Organization for Entrepreneurship Development and the Agricultural Intervention and Payments Agency for the installation of renewable power plants or energy efficiency improvements.

These developments, monitored by the National Center for Sustainable Energy, demonstrate Moldova's commitment to transitioning to clean and sustainable energy sources. The CNED will continue to support this progress through expertise and initiatives that contribute to energy security, carbon emission reduction, and attracting new green investments. The future of renewable energy in Moldova is promising, with growing opportunities for economic development and sustainability.