Green House: Family in Glodeni meets own needs, sells surplus energy
A resident of Glodeni transformed his house into a self-sufficient energy source, drastically reducing his electricity and heating costs. Through the "Green House" program, he installed solar panels, a heat pump, and a smart meter. This system became operational in February and covers his energy consumption, allowing him to sell any surplus back to the grid. He can monitor everything directly from his smartphone, giving him complete control over the energy he produces.
The Crudu family invested nearly 350,000 lei in a solar power system, and they will receive a state compensation for half of that amount. This system includes 10 kW of photovoltaic panels, which produce enough electricity throughout the year to cover nearly all of their annual expenses.
Additionally, the entire installation can be managed directly from a mobile phone through a dedicated application.
"As a result, I can check at any time whether it's sunny or not, and see how much energy is being produced. It's truly beneficial," they said.
Ion Crudu applied for the first stage of the program, which is carried out solely by economic agents accredited by the National Center for Sustainable Energy.
"It is estimated that one kilowatt of photovoltaic panels produces between 1200 and 1400 kilowatt-hours of electricity per year. Based on all the calculations, we believe that our expenses for the year will be covered by the electricity produced," says Ion Crudu.
The second stage of the program, launched on March 18, concluded in just four days after receiving 300 applications from Chisinau and 700 from various districts throughout the republic.
"I informed all my coworkers about the program, and even one of my colleagues applied. People recognize its necessity and benefits, as we understand just how expensive it is to install solar panels independently without assistance," adds Ion Crudu.
The program has a budget of 200 million lei for this year, aimed at modernizing housing and reducing energy consumption. Support can amount to up to 200,000 lei per household, covering a maximum of 50 percent of the project costs. The "Green House" program was launched on July 3, 2025, and will continue until December 31, 2027.
