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System Integration of Renewables in Moldova: A Roadmap
This roadmap starts with an overview of the prevailing institutional framework related to the renewables and electricity sectors respectively, and the related policy landscape. The wider context of both the renewables and electricity sectors in Moldova is then outlined. This is followed by the body of the roadmap, which focuses on: Removing barriers to the deployment of renewables; Establishing flexible electricity markets with enhanced regional co-ordination; Enhancing technical flexibility of the power system. In these three focus areas, a substantial amount of knowledge, experience and expertise has already been accrued by other countries and regions in their own energy…
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Ramping up Heat Pumps in Moldova: A Roadmap
…heat pumps can play a central role in this.Moldova faces several notable barriers to heat pump adoption including the high upfront costs of heat pump technology and installation, alongside limited industry experience. Public awareness and demand for heat pumps remain low, with many consumers deterred by cost and maintenance concerns.This roadmap takes stock of the current landscape, draws on the experience of other countries and offers policy recommendations to spark a discussion and advance heat pump adoption in Moldova. Read about the three pillars for ramping up heat pumps Explore how Moldova could enhance energy security, reduce emissions…
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20 Renewable Energy Policy Recommendations
Renewable energy has grown rapidly in recent years, especially in the electricity sector where renewables now account for the largest power capacity additions globally. However, renewables still account for only just above 10% of final energy consumption and the energy sector remains dominated by fossil fuels. Renewables need to increase further and faster to bring about an energy transition that achieves climate targets, ensures energy access for all, reduces air pollution and improves energy security. These 20 recommendations provide guiding principles for policy making, based on best practices observed across IEA member states and partner countries. They can be adapted…
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Strategic actions to support energy statistics
This document “20 strategic actions for energy statistics” has been drafted in 2016 by the IEA under theEU4Energy programme to support the 11 countries of Eastern Europe, Caucasus and Central Asia in elaborating action plans for the development of their energy statistics. EU4Energy is a 4 year action supported by EU funding, with the objective of promoting evidence-based policy-making in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine and Uzbekistan. The document focuses on three aspects of energy statistics central to the EU4Energy programme and the development of statistics in the focus region: improving energy data…
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Moldova energy profile
Country overview The Republic of Moldova (Moldova), home to 3.6 million people with Chisinau as its capital, is situated in Eastern Europe neighbouring the north-eastern Balkans. The country covers 33 844 square kilometres (km2) and is bordered by Ukraine on the north, east and south, while the Prut River on the west defines the boundary with Romania (http://moldova.md/). The breakaway region of Transnistria, a strip of land between the Dniester River and the eastern Moldovan border with Ukraine, is recognised by three non-United Nations (UN) states only and is considered by the UN to be part of Moldova…
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Moldova 2022
Energy Policy Review Moldova Energy Policy Review This in-depth review of the energy policies of Moldova follows the same format used by the International Energy Agency (IEA) for its peer reviews of member countries. Conducted under the auspices of the EU4Energy programme, it has been funded by the European Union and implemented by the IEA, along with the Energy Community and the Energy Charter.Moldova is largely dependent on fossil fuel and electricity imports, with the vast majority of its natural gas imports coming from the Russian Federation. Moldova has made considerable efforts to diversify their supply sources and increase…
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Energy Policies Beyond IEA Countries: Eastern Europe, Caucasus and Central Asia 2015
Conveniently located near the world’s fastest-growing energy markets, the resource-rich and transit countries of Eastern Europe, Caucasus and Central Asia contribute significantly to world energy security. However, shared challenges across the region include aged infrastructure, high energy intensity, low energy efficiency, untapped alternative energy potential and poorly functioning regional energy markets.
This publication highlights the energy policies and sector developments of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine and Uzbekistan during 2013-14 and provides a summary of key recommendations for policy makers in the region. Energy policy analysis is conducted in line with…