Electricity prices in the Republic of Moldova will rise in the event of stabilization.
Why?The Moldovan energy market is currently subsidized, with these subsidies coming from third countries as part of efforts to support Moldova during a difficult period.
Current electricity prices are below market level thanks to assistance from Romania and the European Union — where, paradoxically, prices are higher than in Moldova. This is despite the fact that neighboring countries
(Romania, Bulgaria, Hungary) have access to multiple energy sources: nuclear, gas, hydro, wind, and solar.
Therefore, in Moldova, prices have only one possible trend — upwards, especially considering that the only long-term accessible sources are renewables
(RES), particularly solar energy, which brings with it high volatility (high generation during the day, none in the evening). This creates the need for balancing — exactly the role that energy storage systems
(BESS) play.
Conclusion:- Subsidies, just like free gas, cannot last forever.
- Even with diverse energy sources, neighboring countries have higher prices than Moldova.
- The sustainable alternative is RES, but they imply higher balancing costs.
For Moldova, “stability” in fact means rising electricity prices.