Millions of dollars for energy security. The key line is starting
Moldova leaves the post -Soviet network and focuses on cooperation with the EU. However, new investments in energy are a lot of risk.
Moldova is taking a strategic step towards becoming independence from the post -Soviet power network. Washington confirmed financial support at the level of $ 130 million for the construction of a 400 kV scared-gutinas transmission line, which will connect Moldova with Romania and integrate the local system with the European Enso-E. The new investment is to increase the stability of energy supply and reduce the risk of blackout.
New transmission line
The planned section will be 70 km on the Moldovan side and 120 km in Romania, connecting Strasman with the Gutinas node near Bacau. It will be the third combination of Moldova with a neighbor, and its importance is emphasized not only by technical but also political considerations. Synchronization with Europe, introduced in an emergency after the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022, today allows Chisinau to import cheaper electricity from the EU market and protects the system in crisis situations.
The scary project – Gutinas is part of a broader transformation of Moldovan energy. The country reduces dependence on the separatist Transnistria and Russian capital, developing renewable energy sources and cooperation with Romania and Ukraine. At the end of July 2025, the powers of renewable energy in Moldova amounted to 785 MW, of which 380 MW fell on photovoltaics, and 214 MW per wind energy. The government’s goal is to achieve 30% of renewable energy in the mix until 2030.
However, transmission infrastructure remains the biggest problem. That is why the government plans to increase the number of interconnectors to five – only four years ago there was only one such connection. At the same time, Moldova is expanding the gas -caiszynów gas pipeline, which from 2027 will allow you to import gas from Romanian Neptune Deep deposits.
Opening to investors
The opening of the market for foreign investors in renewable energy raises controversy. Minimum requirements for companies – experience at only 4 MW – are criticized by local industry leaders. According to Marceli Lefter from Romanian Sedera Green, too low entry threshold can scare back larger investors who expect stable and professional conditions.
The new scared line – Gutinas is expected to start in 2025. It is an investment that can determine the energy independence of Moldova, but at the same time puts the country against the risk of opening the market for inexperienced entities.
