Moldova is sufficiently supplied with electricity, reported the press service of the state company "Energocom".
According to the statement, over the past day, the shortage of domestically produced electricity was completely covered by a signed contract with Romania, eliminating the need for emergency and urgent purchases during peak hours.
Thus, on January 1-2, local thermal power plants generated more than 37% of the required electricity, while renewable energy sources contributed over 12%. The remaining electricity, accounting for nearly 50%, was imported from Romania.
Since January 1, electricity supplies from the Moldovan GRES (in Transnistria) have been fully halted, as only two out of four units are operational at the plant. Due to the cessation of gas supply, the station has switched to coal and is generating electricity solely for household consumers and essential services in Transnistria.
Previously, the right bank of the Dniester purchased up to 80% of its electricity from the left bank, which was generated using Russian gas that Tiraspol did not pay "Gazprom" for.
As of January 1, energy-saving measures have been implemented in Moldova. According to a plan approved in late December by the National Emergency Commission, public and commercial buildings have reduced internal lighting by at least 30% where technically feasible. Complete shutdown of lights in areas not involved in the working process has become mandatory. Additionally, as of January 1, festive lighting in Chisinau has been cut in half.
Starting January 1, all electricity produced in Moldova is directed solely to the domestic market. Exports are only permitted on weekends and public holidays, with a ban in place during other hours.