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Will the Republic of Moldova rely on fossil fuels?

In this case, the Republic of Moldova will remain dependent on the import of fossil fuels, despite its vast renewable energy potential. In such case the vulnerabilities of the energy system of the Republic of Moldova are expected to continue over the long run.

Why is Moldova a low energy country?

The Republic of Moldova’s low energy self-sufficiency, covering only about 21% of its energy needs domestically, makes it heavily reliant on imports, particularly from the Russian Federation for natural gas and Romania for oil products.

Does Moldova have a synchronous electricity system?

While there are transmission lines connecting Moldova’s electricity to Romania, the grid cannot operate synchronously with Romania’s electricity system, which is part of ENTSO-E's Continental Europe Synchronous Area and has stricter regulations for the technical operation of its network.

Will Moldova reach net-zero by 2050?

However, to attain net-zero by 2050, the renewable energy capacity in the Republic of Moldova will have to increase 4 times from the 2024 levels. Today about 400MW of renewable energy capacity has been installed in the Republic of Moldova – of which about 230MW of solar PV, and 170MW of wind capacity.

Does Moldova have a power grid?

Moldova’s electricity grid was predominantly built in the time of the Soviet Union, making it relatively old and inefficient. It is synchronously interconnected with Ukraine’s Integrated Power System (IPS) and, in turn, Russia’s Unified Power System (UPS) in the northern and south-eastern parts of the grid.

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.