Moldova launches 170 MW wind tender, hits 710 MW solar
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- Moldova launched a tender for 170 MW of wind power capacity paired with 44 MWh of battery energy storage systems (BESS).
- Moldova set a target of 30 % renewable share in final energy consumption by 2030 and is supporting BESS deployment alongside renewable projects.
- Novac – vice chair of the UN Economic Commission for Europe’s Committee on Sustainable Energy – said Moldova is leading three energy‑efficiency projects for public institutions and plans a residential‑sector fund for PV and heat‑pump installations.
- Moldova reduced VAT to 0 % for PV modules and other renewable installations on agricultural land, and allocated grants to farmers to encourage adoption.
- Moldova recorded a landmark solar year in 2025, raising cumulative installed PV capacity to 710 MW.
- Moldova aims to expand its domestic BESS market as the next step in its renewable‑energy strategy.
Why it matters: The policy gives Moldovan households and farmers cheaper, locally‑generated electricity, reduces dependence on imports, and creates a market for domestic battery storage, while the government secures energy independence and meets its 2030 renewable target. The zero‑VAT and grant measures also lower upfront costs, accelerating adoption across agriculture and residential sectors.
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