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Utilizing solar energy to build the resilience of energy consumers in the Republic of Moldova: Development of the regulatory framework
Empirical Article
Authors: Viorica POPA, Sergiu ȚIRIGAN
Published online: 30 October 2025
Abstract: In accordance with its long-term strategic visions and based on cooperation with external partners, the Republic of Moldova is pursuing a strategy of diversifying energy supply both by developing energy transport networks, especially through cross-border interconnection projects, and by consolidating and diversifying domestic sources of supply. The exploitation of renewable energy sources is an important pillar for ensuring the energy autonomy of the Republic of Moldova, with the potential to bring significant benefits to the country’s socio-economic development, including through possible synergies with sustainable development measures and the adoption of development models aimed at increasing economic competitiveness and reducing the carbon footprint. Voluntarily, under the Energy Strategy 2030, the Republic of Moldova has set a target of reaching a 20% share of renewable energy sources in the 2020 energy mix, and a 10% share of electricity production from renewable sources in total gross consumption. Under the Energy Community Treaty, the Republic of Moldova committed to achieving a 17% share of renewable sources in its 2020 energy mix.
Keywords: rural; urban; statistics; cultural; digitization; COVID-19
Pages: 92-109
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