Over the year from December 2024 to November 2025, Moldova's electricity consumption shows a significant reliance on imports and fossil fuels. More than half of the electricity, approximately 53%, is sourced from imports, while nearly 40% is generated domestically from fossil fuels, specifically gas. The contribution of low-carbon, or clean energy, is much lower, accounting for roughly 9% of Moldova's electricity generation. Solar energy contributes around 4%, hydropower about 3%, and wind energy just under 2%. These figures underscore Moldova's heavy dependency on non-local and polluting energy sources, indicating a critical need for expanding low-carbon energy sources to enhance energy sovereignty and sustainability.

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Is Electricity Growing in Moldova?

Current electricity consumption per person in Moldova stands at 1314 kWh, which is notably lower compared to the historic peak of 3644 kWh per person in 1990. This represents a significant decline in electricity use and raises concerns about Moldova's energy security and potential economic growth. Similarly, low-carbon electricity generation has decreased, with current levels at 112 kWh per person, down from 199 kWh per person in 2023. This decline in both overall electricity consumption and clean energy generation is troubling, especially as global trends emphasize the importance of increasing low-carbon energy use to combat climate change and improve public health.

Suggestions

Moldova can draw lessons from several regions that have successfully integrated low-carbon technologies into their energy mix. Countries like France and Slovakia achieve more than two-thirds of their electricity from nuclear energy, showing the potential of nuclear power in providing a stable and substantial clean energy supply. Similarly, states like Iowa and South Dakota in the U.S. benefit immensely from wind energy, generating around 60% and 56% of their electricity from this source, respectively. Moldova should consider investing significantly in both nuclear and solar power, taking inspiration from regions like Nevada and Lebanon, which generate a considerable proportion of their electricity from solar. By following these examples, Moldova can diversify its energy sources, reduce its reliance on imports and fossil fuels, and build a more sustainable and self-reliant energy future.

History

The historical trajectory of low-carbon electricity in Moldova reveals a pattern of inconsistencies, with minor fluctuations rather than sustained growth, particularly in hydropower. Starting from the early 1990s, hydropower saw a small increase in 1991, followed by mixed changes including declines and stagnations through the subsequent decades. Between the years 2010 to 2015, hydropower registered minor shrinkages, reflecting a lack of investment or capacity expansion. In recent years, while a slight increase in wind energy was recorded in 2022, it was followed by a contraction in 2025, showing a lack of sustainable growth. Such trends signal missed opportunities in advancing clean energy, and underscore the urgent need for Moldova to adopt a more proactive approach in boosting its green energy capacity, especially focusing on solar and nuclear power to drive a robust and stable clean energy growth efficiently.

Electricity Imports and Exports

Balance of Trade