Electricity in Moldova in 2024/2025
In Moldova, electricity consumption over the 12-month period from November 2024 to October 2025 reveals a heavy reliance on net imports and fossil fuels. More than half of the electricity, approximately 47%, was sourced from net imports, while almost a third, around 44%, came from fossil energy, specifically gas. Low-carbon energy, crucial for reducing emissions and climate change impact, accounted for close to only a tenth of the total electricity, with solar, hydropower, and wind contributing 3.8%, 2.6%, and 2% respectively. This mix demonstrates the significant challenge Moldova faces in increasing its clean energy share amid the dominance of imports and fossil fuels.
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Is Electricity Growing in Moldova?
Contrary to the trends in many parts of the world, Moldova's electricity consumption is not experiencing growth compared to historic highs. As of 2025, per capita electricity consumption stood at 1285 kWh, a decline of over 2300 kWh from the peak reached in 1990. In particular, the amount of low-carbon electricity generated has seen a decrease; in 2025, it was at 109 kWh per person, down by 90 kWh from its previous record set just two years prior in 2023. This decline in low-carbon generation and overall consumption growth is concerning, as increased electricity capacity, especially from clean sources, is crucial for sustainable development and energy security.
Suggestions
To enhance its low-carbon electricity generation, Moldova can draw lessons from more successful regions. Countries such as Slovakia and France illustrate the potential of nuclear energy, with each generating more than 65% of their electricity through this low-carbon source. Similarly, Iowa and South Dakota offer insights into the successful deployment of wind power, producing over 50% of their electricity from wind. Moldova should consider investing in both nuclear and solar energy, following examples like Lebanon, which generates close to a third of its electricity from solar. These strategic decisions could bolster Moldova's low-carbon generation capacity significantly, reducing reliance on imports and fossil fuels while meeting future energy demands.
History
Historically, Moldova's journey in low-carbon electricity generation shows mixed progress. The early 1990s marked slight fluctuations in hydropower generation, with both increases and decreases of 0.1 TWh annually. From 2011 onwards, the trend highlights more declines than advances, particularly in hydropower, which decreased by small increments several times through 2025. Though recent years from 2021 to 2024 have witnessed some growth in wind power, it's marginal. Solar energy has only recently shown a positive change, registering minor growth in 2024. Overall, the inconsistency and occasional declines emphasize the urgent need for a strategic overhaul to sustainably increase clean energy production in Moldova.
