Moldova launches tender for wind and solar power plants
For the first time in the Republic of Moldova, a tender has been launched for the construction of onshore wind power plants with a capacity of up to 105 MW and photovoltaic power plants with a maximum capacity of 60 MW.
According to the Ministry of Energy, investors who win the tender will have the opportunity to build these power plants and will be granted the status of large eligible producers. Additionally, they will receive guarantees to procure the produced energy for 15 years.
Minister of Energy Victor Parlicov stated, "This tender aims to provide local and international companies with the opportunity to invest in the Republic of Moldova. We emphasised the importance of extensive consultations with the business community and stakeholders to create the most favourable and least bureaucratic conditions for participation. This process benefits everyone: it offers business opportunities, contributes to the decarbonization of the energy sector, enhances the country's energy independence, and, through competition, ensures the most affordable prices for the final consumer."
According to the source, interested investors must submit their offers by March 31, 2025, with the opening of the offers scheduled for April 1, 2025, at 09:00.
Potential investors are required to submit their application files, technical offers, and financial offers, which will be valid for 180 days after the submission deadline. Additionally, the files must include a bank guarantee for the offered capacity, as specified in the tender documentation.
Investors who are selected as winners will receive a fixed guaranteed price for the electricity generated over a 15-year period.
The Ministry of Energy reports that once the tendered power plants are operational, the share of electricity from renewable sources is expected to increase from 10% at the end of 2023 to 16.6%. This development will significantly contribute to achieving the national goal of having 30% of electricity from renewable sources in final consumption by 2030.
Translation by Iurie Tataru
