Moldova increases renewable energy production capacity 12-fold in last five years
Moldpres,
3 January 2026 14:30
Moldova has witnessed, in the last five years, a 12-fold increase in installed capacities of renewable energy sources - from 77.37 MW in 2020 to almost 1,000 MW at present.According to the Energy Ministry, by the end of November 2025, the total installed capacity reached 957....
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VIDEO // Moldova's Bureau for European Integration presents most important events of 2025 # Moldpres
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Moldovan Foreign Affairs Ministry confirms death of young Moldovan in Italy; authorities investigate criminal act hypothesis # Moldpres
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European MP says Moldova in 2026 to continue to receive European support, to continue EU accession process # Moldpres
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VIDEO // Moldovan MP says vacation vouchers available from January 1, 2026 represent tool meant to support development of tourism in rural areas, provides benefits to employees and employers # Moldpres
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