Ministry of Energy launches tender for wind power plants with storage systems
The Ministry of Energy has initiated a tender for the construction of wind farms with a combined capacity of 170 MW. This project will also include energy storage systems, marking a significant milestone for the Republic of Moldova's energy sector. It represents an important step towards increasing the share of renewable energy in the national energy mix.
The tender was launched on December 19, with the announcement published in the Official Gazette. Its goal is to construct wind farms that must include energy storage systems with a total capacity of 44 MWh.
According to the Ministry of Energy, this is a historic initiative for the Republic of Moldova, as it incorporates energy storage for the first time.
The authorities emphasize that this measure aims to "increase the flexibility and reliability of the national energy system and enhance the electricity generation curve."
The tender calendar states that potential investors may request clarifications until February 1, 2026. The submission of offers will take place between February 16 and March 31, 2026. Additionally, "an investors' conference will be held on January 29, 2026, to discuss the provisions of the Tender Documentation and the tender process."
Bids that propose the lowest price, not exceeding the ceiling price of 1.44 lei, and within the cumulative capacity limit of 170 MW, will be declared winners. The power plants will be built under a "fixed price/variable premium" support scheme.
The Ministry of Energy estimates that implementing this tender will significantly contribute to achieving national green energy goals. Specifically, the new capacities are expected to "increase the share of renewable energy by 5.8% towards reaching the national objective of 30% energy from renewable sources by 2030."
Additionally, when combined with the first tender of 165 MW, wind energy could cover approximately 11.4% of this goal.
Beyond the energy benefits, these projects will also have a substantial environmental impact. Authorities estimate that the new investments will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by more than 1.4 million tons of CO₂, which is equivalent to the annual emissions from around 310,000 cars.
In the past five years, the capacity of renewable energy installed in the Republic of Moldova has increased more than tenfold, rising from 76 MW in 2020 to 784 MW by the end of July 2025.
