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Why did Moldova launch its first wind and solar power plant?

CHISINAU, Aug 16 (Reuters) - Moldova launched its first tender for wind and solar power plants on Friday as part of a push to reduce its reliance on Russian energy. "Opening up for investors to develop renewables is yet another critical step towards ensuring greater energy security for Moldova," Energy Minister Victor Parlicov told Reuters.

How much energy does Moldova use in 2023?

Official data shows Moldova increased the share of renewable energy sources in its electricity consumption to 10.5% in 2023 from 3.6% in 2021, driven by wind and solar. Officials said the total installed capacity was around 400 MW at the end of the second quarter of 2024.

What's going on with Moldova's energy infrastructure?

That action, he said, included connecting Moldova's grid to the European Network of Transmission System Operators (ENTSO-E), upgrading energy infrastructure to receive natural gas from diverse sources, and building electricity lines to enhance its connection with the European Union.

Will Moldova take Ukraine into the EU by 2030?

Moldova has condemned Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and its pro-western government hopes to take the small agricultural economy into the EU by 2030. The tender aims to construct wind power plants with a capacity of up to 105 megawatts and photovoltaic plants with a maximum capacity of 60 MW, the energy ministry said.

Will Moldova get a 15-year fixed price guarantee?

The winning investor will get a 15-year fixed price guarantee for the electricity generated. Official data shows Moldova increased the share of renewable energy sources in its electricity consumption to 10.5% in 2023 from 3.6% in 2021, driven by wind and solar.

Is Moldova vulnerable to Russia's invasion of Ukraine?

Moldova, one of Europe's poorest countries, was in "an incredibly vulnerable position" when Russia launched its invasion of neighbouring Ukraine in February 2022, but worked hard to reduce its reliance on Russia, he said.