The Moldovan government approved the country’s Energy Strategy for 2026–2050 on September 30, setting out the main priorities for the development of the energy sector over the next 25 years. The document envisages building a secure, competitive and sustainable energy system fully integrated into the European energy market.

 

The new strategy was developed in response to significant changes in Moldova’s energy sector in recent years. In particular, the authorities highlight the synchronization of the national electricity system with the European ENTSO-E network, the diversification of natural gas sources and supply routes, the development of energy interconnections with Romania, and the gradual integration of Moldova into the European energy market.

One of the key objectives of the strategy is to reduce Moldova’s dependence on external energy supplies. By 2050, Chisinau plans to reduce the share of imported energy from more than 77% to 40%. At the same time, at least 85% of domestic electricity generation is expected to come from renewable sources. The share of electricity in final energy consumption is projected to increase from the current 12% to 65%.

Particular attention is given to the development of solar and wind energy, as well as the use of biomass. The strategy provides for expanding domestic generation capacity, developing energy storage systems and attracting private investment. The authorities expect increased renewable electricity generation to strengthen the country’s energy resilience while reducing the use of fossil fuels.

In the gas sector, the strategy envisages further diversification of supply sources and routes, the development of regional infrastructure and the establishment of a competitive gas market. Natural gas is expected to retain a role in maintaining the stability of the energy system and electricity generation. However, in the longer term, the infrastructure is to be prepared for the use of low-carbon gases and hydrogen.

At the same time, Moldova intends to significantly improve energy efficiency. The strategy provides for the modernization of residential and public buildings, improved energy efficiency standards, the upgrading of heating and cooling systems, reduced energy consumption in the public sector, and the introduction of more efficient technologies in industry and households. By 2050, the energy intensity of the economy is expected to decline from 0.298 to 0.061 tonnes of oil equivalent per €1,000.

Another priority will be the digitalization of the energy sector. The authorities plan to introduce smart systems for monitoring and managing energy consumption, modernize electricity grid infrastructure and strengthen the protection of critical energy infrastructure against cyber threats.

According to the government, implementing the strategy will require the mobilization of more than €43 billion in investment. The funds are expected to be directed toward energy infrastructure, renewable generation, electricity grids, energy storage systems, energy efficiency measures and the deployment of new energy technologies.

The document also sets the goal of achieving climate neutrality in Moldova by 2050. At the same time, the government views energy policy as an important component of the country’s European integration process. The strategy directly links the development of the energy sector with further integration into the European energy market and Moldova’s EU accession process.

The strategy was approved following an environmental assessment and consultations with relevant authorities, including representatives of Romania and Ukraine. The consultations were conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Espoo Convention on Environmental Impact Assessment in a Transboundary Context.

 

The new strategy therefore envisages not simply a series of individual changes in the energy sector, but its long-term structural transformation. Chisinau aims to reduce its dependence on imports, increase the share of renewable generation, expand energy links with the EU and strengthen the resilience of critical infrastructure to geopolitical, climate and cyber risks. The scale of these ambitions, however, will depend directly on Moldova’s ability to attract the necessary investment and implement the infrastructure projects outlined in the strategy.

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02.10.2026 08:19