They are located in the districts of Straseni, Cimislia and Anenii Noi. The installation of these integrated solar systems aims to improve the energy sustainability of medical institutions by reducing electricity consumption, which also means lower costs. The batteries will enable the hospitals to keep medical equipment running in the event of a power outage.
The panels at the three facilities will produce 506 MW⋅h of clean electricity annually and reduce CO₂ emissions by 237 tons per year.
A donation ceremony for a photovoltaic installation was held at Strashen District Hospital on November 20. The institution, which serves more than 7,000 patients annually, received 242 photovoltaic panels. The system has a capacity of 140 kW for electricity generation and 164 kWh for electricity storage, allowing the hospital complex to cover part of its energy consumption and operate autonomously for several hours.
“Currently, Straseni District Hospital spends between 900 thousand and 1 million lei per year on electricity. Thanks to the new photovoltaic plant, we will reduce these expenses by 70-80%, which means savings of up to 800 thousand lei per year. We will be able to use these funds to improve the quality of medical services for patients. This is an important step, as our hospital becomes “green”, in line with the world trends of energy efficiency and sustainable development,” said Anastasia Filimon, Deputy Director of Straseni District Hospital.
In Cimislia, where the hospital complex serves more than 5000 patients annually, 234 solar panels are being installed. According to preliminary calculations, the installation will generate more than 154 thousand kW⋅h per year, which is more than 40% of the average monthly consumption of the institution for the last three years.
In Anenyi-Noi District, the district hospital has already been equipped with 291 photovoltaic panels and batteries with a total capacity of 62 kW⋅h, which will provide more than 40% of the institution’s energy consumption. The hospital was founded in 1986 and records more than 100,000 outpatient visits annually.
“The specificity of photovoltaic panels is that they have a higher output during the day and electricity consumption is higher in the morning and evening, so the Ministry of Energy is promoting the installation of energy storage systems. This will allow the beneficiaries to use the green energy generated more efficiently, as well as contribute to balancing the energy system,” said Cristina Peretiatcu, state secretary of the Ministry of Energy.
“These results clearly demonstrate that the energy transition in healthcare is not a tribute to fashion, but a necessity. Green energy in hospitals saves lives – both directly and indirectly. It reduces costs, increases operational predictability and gives healthcare facilities the stability they need to operate safely,” said Angela Paraskiv, State Secretary of the Ministry of Health.
“For a hospital that operates around the clock, electricity is critical for safe and quality health care. The three hospitals using photovoltaic systems and battery storage thanks to the partnership between Italy and UNDP in Moldova are an example of energy sustainability. These health facilities will be able to maintain stable operations during blackouts, peak loads or larger grid failures. Savings on energy bills can be used to improve patient care,” said Seher Ariner, UNDP Deputy Resident Representative in Moldova.
