Energy supply secured on March 26; authorities urge savings during peak hours
Electricity consumption will be fully covered starting March 26, according to authorities. At the same time, the public is urged to use electricity wisely, particularly during peak hours.
More than half of our energy consumption will be sourced domestically.
Energocom reports that a total of 11,674 MWh of electricity was purchased. Of this, approximately 52% comes from local energy sources (CET and RES), about 28% is from bilateral contracts for imports, and the remaining 20% is acquired through energy trading platforms in neighbouring countries—Romania and Ukraine—via intra-day auctions. These contracts involve delivery within the same day and utilize the cross-border capacity reallocation mechanism.
To import energy, Energocom consistently reserves capacity on the power lines connecting the Republic of Moldova to other countries. This process involves collaboration with several regional operators, including those in Romania, Ukraine, Hungary, Slovakia, and Poland.
If the imported energy supply falls short, the authorities may seek emergency assistance from external partners.
The authorities also urge citizens to use energy wisely, especially during peak hours: in the morning from 07:00 to 10:00 and in the evening from 18:00 to 23:00. This will help avoid system overloads and reduce electricity bills.
A state of emergency has been declared in the Republic of Moldova's energy sector for 60 days, starting March 25. This decision follows the Russian Federation's attacks on March 23, which targeted energy infrastructure in southern Ukraine and subsequently impacted the energy facilities in Moldova.
Specifically, Shahed drones launched by Russia damaged conductors on the Vulcănești-Isaccea high-voltage power line, resulting in the shutdown of one of the most crucial electricity import routes.
Energy Minister Dorin Junghietu stated that employees of the Ukrenergo company are currently working to repair the damaged conductors.
During a Government meeting earlier today, Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu expressed his hope that the state of emergency will last for less than the full 60 days.
