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title: "Maia Sandu on the electricity crisis: \"No magic solutions; it must rain\""
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published: 2026-08-05T18:50:28Z
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author: "Liubomir Guțu"
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# Maia Sandu on the electricity crisis: "No magic solutions; it must rain"

> The electricity crisis is impacting not only the Republic of Moldova but also its neighboring countries, exacerbated by a lack of precipitation and extreme temperatures. President Maia Sandu stated on August 5 during the "Jurnal Politic" program that the government is taking all necessary measures to mitigate the effects. However, a sustainable solution relies on the return of rainfall to prevent disconnections during peak hours.

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The electricity crisis is impacting not only the Republic of Moldova but also its neighboring countries, exacerbated by a lack of precipitation and extreme temperatures. President Maia Sandu stated on August 5 during the "*Jurnal Politic*" program that the government is taking all necessary measures to mitigate the effects. However, a sustainable solution relies on the return of rainfall to prevent disconnections during peak hours.

“We must acknowledge that there are no magic solutions. If it does not rain in the near future and the hydroelectric power plants in our region do not restart, we will face more complex challenges than we do today. Therefore, our message is to consume resources as rationally as possible,” declared Maia Sandu.

The head of state emphasized that the Government purchases electricity at high prices during certain time intervals, which is why it is recommended to reduce consumption during peak hours. This call for rational use also extends to water resources, with the president distinguishing between water used for agriculture and that used for recreational purposes.

“I understand that many people need water not only for basic consumption but also for irrigation. They have invested effort in growing crops and desire a good harvest. However, we can conserve water: it’s one thing to water vegetables and another to water a lawn, which can wait even if we want a green space,” said the president.

When asked about the lack of energy storage capacity through industrial batteries, Maia Sandu explained that this sector has not been a priority in the past, but the situation is evolving.

“Until 2021, the proportion of renewable energy was only 3%. It has now exceeded 25%. Simultaneous investment in storage capacity was not feasible back then due to the high costs of the technology. Recently, Parliament approved a regulatory framework to stimulate private investments in storage. In the coming years, these technologies will help stabilize the system and reduce the risk of power outages,” Maia Sandu elaborated.

Regarding the potential risk of a water crisis in the capital, the head of state stated that such a scenario would have serious consequences and called for accountability from the relevant authorities.

“I hope we do not find ourselves in that situation. Those responsible must be transparent with citizens and acknowledge the problem exists. It is evident that preparations should have been made in advance. Currently, efforts are underway to prevent any interruptions in the water supply,” concluded Maia Sandu.

Energocom has predicted an electricity deficit of up to 129 MWh between 19:00 and 20:00, and 112 MWh between 20:00 and 21:00.

In response to the ongoing energy and hydrological crisis, authorities implemented measures to conserve electricity and water. 

The Chisinau municipality has turned off decorative lighting and shifted the centralized irrigation of green spaces to nighttime. 

Similar conservation measures are being applied at the parliamentary and governmental levels. Institutions have ceased decorative lighting, some elevators in government buildings have been taken out of service, and Parliament employees are encouraged to use the stairs.

Energy expert Sergiu Tofilat  warned that the Republic of Moldova may experience electricity disconnections in August. He cautions that these outages could occur during peak hours, particularly in the morning and evening when electricity consumption is highest.