Nearly a quarter of Moldova’s electricity comes from renewables
In 2025, nearly a quarter of the electricity consumed in the Republic of Moldova came from renewable sources. This increase in the share of green energy was driven by a growing number of producers and a rapid expansion of installed capacities at the national level, according to the National Center for Sustainable Energy (CNED).
The total installed capacity of renewable energy plants in the Republic of Moldova exceeded 980 MW at the end of last year, a significant increase from approximately 77 MW in 2020. This means that, in just five years, the installed capacity has nearly increased thirteenfold.
In 2025 alone, more than 400 MW were added, which accounts for over 40% of the total installed capacity. This made 2025 a record year for renewable energy development in the country.
Solar energy dominates the sector
Photovoltaic technology is the most widely installed, accounting for approximately 72% of total installed capacity, with around 710.56 MW. Wind energy follows in second place, contributing approximately 25% of the total, with 246.52 MW. The remaining capacity consists of hydroelectric power plants, which contribute 16.75 MW (about 2%), and biogas installations, which account for 7.16 MW (around 1%).
An increasing number of prosumers
The growth of the renewable energy sector has been bolstered by supportive state policies. These initiatives have led to the emergence of 8,713 prosumers by the end of 2025. Prosumers are individuals or companies that produce electricity for their own use and can sell any surplus back to the grid.
Of these prosumers, 5,051 are benefiting from the net metering mechanism, while 3,662 are using the net billing system. Together, they account for the installation of 195.27 MW of capacity, which represents approximately 20% of the country's total renewable energy capacity.
In 2025, the first tenders were launched for the construction of wind and photovoltaic power plants, which include projects featuring energy storage systems.
These initiatives are part of the goals outlined in the Integrated National Energy and Climate Plan for 2025-2030. This plan aims for at least 27% of final energy consumption to come from renewable sources, and for at least 31.2% of electricity consumed to be generated from renewable sources.
Additionally, the development of green energy helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions and enhance the Republic of Moldova's energy security.
