News about Renewable energy
From July 1, new fuel designations will appear at gas stations in Ukraine – E5, E10 and B7, which will indicate the content of biocomponents in gasoline and diesel. The innovation applies only to the system of fuel labeling in accordance with EU standards. The familiar gasoline grades A-95 and A-92 will not disappear, their labeling will not change.
Balkan Pharmaceuticals presented a joint project with MedTech Park International Hospital at the EU-Moldova Investment Conference held in Chisinau.
Moldova is actively buying technology from China to increase renewable energy production and storage capacity. However, the European Union warns that the move could be risky.
Moldovan Environment Minister Gheorghe Hajder discussed with the director of the Green Climate Fund (GCF), Thomas Erickson, the implementation of existing environmental projects and the prospects for launching new initiatives in the field of climate adaptation and sustainable development.
Moldova has started exporting electricity from renewable sources on a daily basis for the first time. This was reported by IDIS Viitorul expert Veaceslav Ionita, noting that the country’s energy market has passed a turning point.
Another large-scale PV park with a capacity of 30 MW with 60 MWh battery storage capacity is planned for Vadul-lui-Voda.
UPDATED. On May 27, the government supported a number of legislative amendments aimed at reducing the risks of fuel supply interruptions and optimizing the management of power grid capacity.
The energy exchange OPEM (Operator of the Moldovan Energy Market) has been operating in Moldova since December 2025, but liquidity remains almost nil.
A legislative initiative to abolish customs duties on imports of wind turbines and energy storage systems (BESS) has been submitted to the Moldovan Parliament.
The Organization for Enterprise Development (ODA) held today, May 26, a training event on building renewable energy communities as part of the European project REC4SMEs (Supporting Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) through the creation of renewable energy communities).
The Home Appliance Voucher Program (EcoVoucher) continues with a new phase funded by the European Union, which will run from May 22 to June 7, 2026.
In April 2026, wind and solar power surpassed natural gas in global electricity generation for the first time. Global wind and solar power generation increased by 13% year-on-year to a record 22% of global electricity generation, while natural gas power plants accounted for around 20%. Wind and solar power plants produced a combined 531 TWh of electricity in April, compared to 477 TWh of generation from natural gas.
The UN General Assembly has approved a resolution that sets a course for accelerated reductions in the use of fossil fuels and strengthened global action to combat the climate crisis. The document builds on the advisory opinion of the UN International Court of Justice issued in July 2025 and strengthens its political weight at the level of states.
An initiative has been registered in Parliament that would introduce several exemptions into the legislation concerning works related to the installation of electricity storage systems and related infrastructure.
The international competition “Zayed Prize for Sustainable Development 2027” is open to companies, non-profit organizations, small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as educational institutions from the Republic of Moldova.
Since May 15, two hydrogen fuel cell buses have been running on the streets of the Indian capital. These vehicles are called hydrogen buses.
Solar photovoltaic (PV) panels and storage systems, which allow households to store electricity, have fallen in price by 90% over the past decade. However, tax policy changes, rising silver prices, etc., may soon trigger a new round of price increases.
Topics related to sustainable financial development and strengthening the regulatory framework in the utilities sector were discussed at a working meeting on May 15 at the National Energy Regulatory Agency (ANRE).
Thermal Power Plant CET-Nord S.A. (formerly Balti CHP), has announced a tender for the installation of a 70 MW battery energy storage system (BESS) at the thermal power plant in Balti.
Moldova will continue to develop energy production from biomass, but at a new level.
