An Energy Crisis Provides Opportunity in Moldova
Currently, almost all industries in Transnistria are shut down, and Moldova''s largest electrical plant, which is in Transnistria, is without a gas supply. The plant is switching to coal, rather
Currently, almost all industries in Transnistria are shut down, and Moldova''s largest electrical plant, which is in Transnistria, is without a gas supply. The plant is switching to coal, rather
Moldova''s electricity mix includes 37% Gas, 5% Hydropower and 3% Solar. Low-carbon generation peaked in 2023.
In 2024, the Republic of Moldova, through SA Energocom, ensured its electricity supply through a diversified mix of domestic and external sources.
During 2023, Energocom supplied electricity to the right bank of the Dniester, purchasing it both on the domestic market as a central electricity supplier, from the thermal power plant in the
Moldova''s electricity supply is heavily dominated by the Russian-owned Kuchurgan power plant (MGRES) located in the Transnistrian region. In 2021, MGRES
Renewables represent 20% of Moldova''s energy mix, consisting almost fully of solid biofuels (19% in 2018). 6% of electricity generation comes
However, the majority of the electricity capacity in the Republic of Moldova is provided by thermal power plants that use natural gas, coal, or petroleum fuel.
While Moldova had refused to purchase Russian gas, it purchased much of its electricity from Transnistria because it houses the Cuciurgan Power
Until late 2024, Moldova sourced most of its electricity from the Cuciurgan power plant in Transnistria, a Russian-backed separatist region in the
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