Moldovan companies to construct 170 MW wind farm hub with energy storage systems
The Moldovan Energy Ministry's tender committee has approved seven bids to construct onshore wind farms with total capacity of 170 MW, with the obligation to install 44 MW of battery energy storage systems (BESS), the Energy Ministry said.
Moldovan companies have secured bids to construct a 170 MW wind farm complex with integrated energy storage systems, according to the Moldovan Energy Ministry. The project mandates the installation of 44 MW of battery energy storage systems (BESS) for each wind farm. Four Moldovan firms - Lumina Noastra, Navitas Energy, Leafwind Energy, Oromaxmontaj, and Summa FIBA Enerji - were chosen as winners.
The tender requires the selected investors to commission the power plants within 36 months of receiving major producer status. The government will decide on the exact storage capacity for each project, with a minimum requirement of 0.25 MWh for every 1 MW of wind energy supported. The implementation of the project is expected to increase renewable energy's share in total generation to 11.4% and cut greenhouse gas emissions by over 1.4 million tonnes of CO2.
This marks the first time an energy storage component has been included in the creation of generating capacity in Moldova. The ministry recently successfully held a tender for a 165 MW renewable energy facility, primarily consisting of solar power plants and wind power plants. Private investment for the 165 MW renewable energy project amounted to approximately 190 million euros.
Moldova's renewable energy sources now exceed 1000 MW, with solar energy accounting for 73% of the capacity, followed by wind power and biogas. In 2025, RES generated 800 million kWh, providing nearly a quarter of the nation's electricity consumption.
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