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title: "Moldova expands green subsidies as households slash power bills "
url: https://moldova1.md/p/87372/moldova-expands-green-subsidies-as-households-slash-power-bills
published: 2026-10-11T07:00:00Z
language: en
author: "Marina Negară"
section: "Economic"
source: moldova1.md
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# Moldova expands green subsidies as households slash power bills 

> A Moldovan family in Vatra installed solar panels and battery storage to cut utility bills and feed surplus clean electricity into the grid, supported by a government-backed energy efficiency program.

[Video](https://www.youtube.com/embed/1nUxdPVyhKc)

A Moldovan family in Vatra installed solar panels and battery storage to cut utility bills and feed surplus clean electricity into the grid, supported by a government-backed energy efficiency program.

![](https://storage.moldova1.md/images/95dd6aeb-5cb3-4d92-9fee-076bc17255d7.jpg)

The household joined the national “Green House” program to overhaul their home, which was built in 2019 and previously upgraded with thermal insulation and a heat pump. The latest installation features 20 rooftop photovoltaic panels paired with a 16 kWh energy storage battery.

**Overcoming initial delays**

The total investment amounted to approximately €15,500 (approx. 300,000 MDL), with the homeowners contributing more than €5,200 (approx. 100,000 MDL) and state grants covering the remainder.

*“Because the costs were quite high, we kept putting it off,”* said homeowner Cristina Cebotari. *“It was demanding, taking one year and a month from the acceptance notice until the funds were reimbursed by the state.”*

The system was commissioned in May, allowing the family to sell surplus power back to the national distribution network while securing significant self-sufficiency ahead of the cold season.

*“We commissioned the system in May and already generated credit worth up to 15,000 MDL,”* Cebotari added. *“According to our estimates, we will cover about 80% of our electricity needs this winter.”*

**Expanding residential support**

More than 1,000 households have applied for financing since the initiative began, with over 700 project files already approved. The scheme primarily co-finances insulation for exterior walls, roofs, and windows, alongside clean energy equipment for energy-intensive households.

*“We promote these measures for consumers with higher electricity demand,”* said Lucia Arsenii, deputy director at the National Center for Sustainable Energy (CNED). *“Beneficiaries planning to install a heat pump, those who already have one, or electric vehicle owners are eligible for photovoltaic systems combined with battery storage.”*

The second call of the program operated with a budget of approximately €10.3 million (approx. 200 million MDL). Moldovan authorities plan to launch a new financing round to help more households cushion against rising energy costs.

Translation by **Iurie Tataru**
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