Energy independence: Moldova diversifies power sources in December 2025
Moldova secured 458,150 MWh of electricity to meet its national consumption needs in December 2025. The majority of this supply, totaling 65.46%, was sourced through international imports.
Specifically, 35.8% of the total volume was acquired through bilateral contracts with Romanian suppliers and producers. The remaining 29.62% was purchased via the BRM and OPCOM trading platforms.
Price trends and domestic production
Domestic producers accounted for 34.54% of the energy delivered during this period. According to Energocom, the state-designated supplier, the average purchase price in December was €132.57 (approx. 2,598.37 MDL) per MWh.
This figure represents a decrease of €2.13 (approx. 41.74 MDL) compared to November prices. These costs do not include taxes or additional expenses related to transportation, logistics, and capacity reservation.
Currently, end-consumers served by Premier Energy pay 3.59 MDL/kWh, while FEE Nord customers are charged 4 MDL/kWh.
Infrastructure and green energy milestones
Moldova has significantly diversified its supply routes for gas and electricity in recent years. This strategy has reduced reliance on the Russian Federation while strengthening cooperation with Romania, Ukraine, and other European partners.
Key infrastructure projects are currently underway, including the 400 kV Vulcănești–Chișinău overhead power line, which is presently in its testing phase.
Future integration with the Romanian grid will be furthered by four additional power lines: Bălți–Suceava, Strășeni–Gutinaș, Vulcănești–Smârdan, and Comrat–Smârdan.
By the end of 2025, Moldova successfully transitioned from a passive importer to an active producer of renewable energy. The country reached a milestone of nearly 1 GW in total installed green energy capacity.
Translation by Iurie Tataru
