Moldovan electricity market problems: legal provisions and reality

Abstract

Moldovan energy sector key priorities are determined mainly by the Energy Strategy of the Republic of Moldova till year 2030, document adopted in February 2013. The Strategy aims to create a more energy efficient and safe environment in the country, establishing three goals: security of energy supply and of energy resources, development of a competitive energy market and sustainable development of the energy sector in Moldova. Moldova also aims to integrate into the European network of transmission system operators of electricity (ENTSO-E). This paper demonstrates that due to regional energy environment as well as to the existing legislative-regulatory framework, the emergence of market relations is impossible.