Moldova Energy and Biomass Project
is funded by the European Union and implemented by the United Nations Development Programme

Starting with 2013, UNDP Moldova within the Moldova Energy and Biomass Project is implementing the provisions of the “Gender Mainstreaming Action Plan”, developed as result of the in-depth analysis of the project’s gender equity through the gender perspective. Below, are some of the key results in 2018 with regards to the promotion of gender equality and mainstreaming gender in project activities.
Women trained in green energy  
In order to promote expansion of renewable energy at local level a total of 41 trainings were conducted. Trainings aimed at enhancing capacities of representatives of local government, civil servants, managers, biomass boiler operators, agricultural enterprises and entrepreneurs intending to produce biomass fuel, current biomass fuel suppliers, students and women entrepreneurs in (i) resource mobilization, (ii) participatory monitoring and evaluation of biomass heating projects and (iii) management and implementation of biomass projects. Given training opportunities, …

The Kindergarten in Horesti, Ialoveni, gave up the old natural gas heating system and switched to clean energy. From the current autumn, the heat in the institution will be provided by biomass, and hot water – by solar energy.  Over 230 children and 30 employees will benefit of better conditions. The investment was possible thanks to the financial support of the European Union provided by the Energy and Biomass Project, implemented by the United Nations Development Program.
The old heating system in the Horesti kindergarten was morally and physically obsolete. Its capacity – of only 100 kw, did not allow for a constant temperature to be ensured in all rooms of the kindergarten, which total area is about 2000 square meters.  Hence, when outside there were big frosts, there were no more than 14-15 degrees Celsius in the group halls, and …

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CE: Vizită  mass media la grădiniţa din s. Horeşti, rl Ialoveni, ce a renunțat la vechiul sistem de încălzire pe bază de gaze naturale și a trecut la energia curată. Din toamna curentă căldura în instituție va fi asigurată de biomasă, iar apa caldă – de energia solară, datorită asistenţei Uniunii Europene acordate prin Proiectul Energie şi Biomasă.  
CINE: Educatori, copii, părinţi, reprezentanţi ai primăriei, locuitori ai satului.
UNDE: Grădiniţa din s. Horeşti, rl Ialoveni.  
CÎND:  Vineri, 14 septembrie, cu începere de la 10.00.
IMPORTANT: Grădiniţa din Horești, Ialoveni, este una din cele 236 de instituţii publice racordate la sisteme de încălzire pe biomasă cu susţinerea Uniunii Europene în cadrul …

Solar and biomass energy bring clean energy and reduce the bills for heating and hot water in the kindergarten “Speranta” from Lozova village, Straseni district. Since autumn, the institution will have a modern biomass heating plant and solar panels. Modern technologies are installed with the European Union support within the Moldova Biomass and Energy Project implemented by the United Nations Development Programme.
The new system will generate hot water throughout the year and heating during cold season in the two blocks of the kindergarten and one of the buildings where the primary school is located. In total, over 500 children and teaching staff will benefit of better conditions.
“The installation of a biomass heating system at the kindergarten was a priority for Lozova Town Hall,” said the mayor Lilian Botnaru. The heating expenses “consume” most of the money of the budgetary institution; …

They „tamed” the sun, wind and water and learned to turn things that end up in the garbage into eco inventions. In recent years, dozens of Moldovan young people developed systems that offer cheap and effective solutions to environmental problems, thanks to the educational initiatives launched by the EU-funded Energy and Biomass Project, and implemented by UNDP.
Bus stations can be illuminated with the help of sunlight
Andrei and Madalina Jitari are cousins, study in the same class and, for some time, they share the same passion for renewable energy sources. In their free time the teenagers, who are now in the 9th grade, built the model of an eco-bus stop, well-lit by solar energy. The idea was born out of the problem faced by the people in their village – Falestii-Noi, Falesti district. None of the three bus stops is …

The progress of the Energy and Biomass Project in Moldova (PEBM II), during the first semester of 2018, as well as activities scheduled for July 1 – November 22, 2018, were examined today, at the meeting of the PEBM II Board.  According to the Progress report, between January 1 and June 30, 19 biomass-heating systems and 7 solar hot water systems were installed. At the same time, for 10 other heating systems and 10 solar hot water systems, the project documentation was drafted, and these are currently in the active stage of implementation.
The state secretary of the Ministry of Economy and Infrastructure, Vitalie Iurcu, outlined the obtained results, mentioning the importance of using renewable energy sources for the Republic of Moldova. „The diversification of energy sources is one of the priorities of the Ministry of Economy and Infrastructure, and our …

51 young people from the Republic of Moldova decided to spend their summer vacation at … school. From 2 to 11 July they will discover the secrets of renewable energy at ENERGEL summer school, which takes place this year in Slobozia-Dusca village, Criuleni district and reunites pupils who participated in the Republican Competition “Renewable Energy Sources”. The seventh edition of the initiative is organised by the Moldova Energy and Biomass Project, funded by the European Union and implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
Wind turbines made of used plastic, solar collectors made of mirrors, eco irrigation systems replaced the cell phones and other gadgets used by the youth. The participants in the summer school develop technologies to produce energy from objects which too often are just thrown away as junk. “I wish my model became a real technology in …

Children and educators of the kindergarten “Izvorasul” in Chetrosu village, Drochia district said “good bye” to old fireplaces that were burning their money and still kept them cold.
Since the last spring the kindergarten switched to a biomass heating system and hot water produced by solar energy. The investment of apr. 67,000 EUR was made possible thanks to the assistance provided by the European Union under the Moldova Energy and Biomass Project. The new technology will produce hot water and will heat all the rooms of the kindergarten for 136 children and educators.
Children were freezing in the morning, and the water was ice cold
The building of the kindergarten “Izvorasul” was built in the 1970’s and due to insufficient resources, it was closed for many years. The Town Hall reopened the kindergarten 16 years ago. The old heating system was not …

Green technologies and good music were the stars of SUN Dă-I Fest Festival, which took place this Sunday in the Public Garden Stefan cel Mare. The good mood was fuelled by many competitions and exhibitions for children and adults. Reaching its sixth edition, the Sun Dă-I Fest is organized by the Moldova Energy and Biomass Project – funded by the European Union and implemented by the United Nations Development Programme -, Energy Efficiency Agency and Ministry of Economy and Infrastructure. The festival culminated the EU Sustainable Energy Week in the R. Moldova that took place during 4 to 10 June.
“I am happy to be attending for the first time the SUN DA-I Fest, in my position of EU Ambassador to the Republic of Moldova. The EU is supporting the 6th edition of this event, which is a fun day out …

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CE: Sun Dă-I Fest, festivalul unde își dau întâlnire tehnologiile eco, energia din surse regenerabilă și muzica bună. În program sunt:

expoziţii de tehnologii de producere a energiei regenerabile ce vor funcţiona în regim real: panouri fotovoltaice, colectoare solare, cazane pe biomasă, pompe geotermale  
testarea şi alimentarea transportului electric: automobil, biciclete, gyroboarduri
inovaţii ale tinerilor: turbină eoliană construită din materiale reciclate, antene parabolice căptuşite cu oglinzi, casă inteligentă automatizată, ascensor cu consum redus de energie, echipament de producere a gazului metan din substanţe organice, staţie de autobuz alimentată cu panouri fotovoltaice ş.a.  
ateliere de reciclare a deşeurilor
experimente de producere a energiei regenerabile din citrice şi castraveţi muraţi
târg de produse naturiste
ateliere de …

A Memorandum of Cooperation in the field of Biomass Energy was signed in Chisinau between the Biomass Energy Cluster of the Republic of Moldova and Green Energy Innovative Biomass Cluster of Romania during the EU Sustainable Energy Week. The event is part of the economic mission of streamlining the biomass energy carried out by a group of Romanian entrepreneurs in the Republic of Moldova.     
‘Biomass subject is very important to Eastern European states, including to the Republic of Moldova. Cluster cooperation opens new doors for the implementation of new interregional projects such as ‘InterReg Danube’, which can stimulate the development of biomass energy sector’, observed Lajos Vajda, President of Green Energy Cluster of Romania.
The Memorandum defines key fields and forms of cooperation between both entities, and aims at promoting biomass energy and enhancing efforts in fighting climate change. The document …

The Public Garden “Stefan cel Mare” will become a realm of eco technologies on the 10th of June, as it will host the SUN Dă-I Fest Festival. The event culminates the European Sustainable Energy Week in the Republic of Moldova, which takes place during 4-10 June.
This year, the festival will exhibit tens of smart inventions based on wind, water, sun and biomass, created by grownups and children. Many technologies that can reduce the utility bills and ensure a clean environment – biomass boilers, photovoltaic panels, solar collectors, wind turbines, and geothermal pumps – will be demonstrated. Visitors will test-drive electric cars, scooters and bicycles, and receive first-hand information about the advantages of clean technologies. The day will culminate with a concert powered by solar energy.
Children will have fun and learn new things by participating in vairous workshops. The little ones …

Energy and Biomass Project took part on the Environment Day, organised in Chisinau on 2 of June.
The program with resting in hammocks, music on vinyl records selected by DJ Gonzo, exhibitions, making clay pots and decorations from recyclable objects, balancing on a rope, tourism workshops, excursions to the Botanical Garden greenhouses, yard sale with natural products, concert of Via Daca band gathered over 2000 people in the Botanical Garden.
The World Environment Day related festival was organized by the energy & climate change related projects implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture, Regional Development and Environment, Association of Environment and Ecological Tourism Journalists, Botanical Garden and Public Association “Ecospectru”.
The most suggestive drawings about nature of children thorough Moldova were exhibited and awarded during this event, as part of the contest “Nature via Children’s …

12 journalists from Ukraine, Belarus, Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan visited the Republic of Moldova to learn about the results of the Energy and Biomass Project, funded by the European Union and implemented by the United Nations Development Programme. The visit took place in the framework of the EU4Energy initiative.
For two days, the team of journalists visited several beneficiaries and partners of the Energy and Biomass Project. The “Povestea” kindergarten in the town of Nisporeni is one of the places visited by the journalists.
The 270 children at the „Povestea” kindergarten have hot water thanks to the solar panels installed from European funds of the Energy and Biomass Project. During the winter, the entire surface of the kindergarten, of over 2,500 m2, is heated with green energy produced in the Republic of Moldova.
For the heating of the rooms, the kindergarten administration, together …

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Experţii Laboratorului de testare a calităţii biocombustibililor solizi se află într-o vizită de studiu în Portugalia unde vor cunoaşte metodele şi procedura de testare a calităţii brichetelor şi peletelor. Ei vor vizita laboratoarele specializate din ţară, vor cunoaşte etapele parcurse pentru acreditarea internaţională şi vor prelua experienţe pozitive pentru a fi replicate în Moldova. 
Laboratorul de biocombustibili solizi din cadrul Universităţii Agrare a fost acreditat în 2016 datorită echipamentului performant în valoare de 100.000 Euro acordat cu sprijinul financiar al Uniunii Europene în cadrul Proiectului Energie și Biomasă în Moldova. Laboratorul oferă servicii de testare a puterii calorifice superioare și inferioare, conținutului de umiditate, cenușă și materii volatile, densitate, rezistență …

… an old parabolic antenna, a printer or CDs, transformed in equipment which produce green energy 
Tens of teenagers passionate about renewables participated in the National Contest of Eco Innovations during 11-12 May, in Chisinau. The contest was organized by the Ministry of Education, Culture and Research in partnership with Moldova Energy and Biomass Project, funded by the European Union and implemented by the United Nations Development Programme. The pupils “conspired” with the sun, biomass, water and wind to create inventions based on the power of green energy and which could exempt us of paying our energy bills. Most devices were built from recyclable materials.
The futuristic house built by a group of pupils from Costesti
Pupils from Costesti high school, Ialoveni district, presented a prototype of a futuristic house – 100% ecological. The house is connected to two wind turbines …

The team of the Energy and Biomass Project will be waiting for you, full of good energy, on 13th of May, in Ștefan cel Mare și Sfânt National Park of Chișinău, and on 17th of May in Ungheni city. Visit the Project’s stand to communicate, participate in interactive activities and learn more about the changes undertaken in the country’s green energy sector.
The Energy and Biomass Project, teamed with other projects funded by the European Union and implemented by the United Nations Organisation, will have a dedicated alley in the European City. The European Union and the United Nations cooperate to support the Republic of Moldova in implementing its development priorities. This collaboration derives from a broad global relationship between the European Union and the United Nations, covering various issues, from development to climate changes, human rights, the fight against corruption …

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CE: Turbină eoliană construită din materiale reciclate ce produce energie electrică, antene parabolice căptuşite cu oglinzi ce pot fi alternativă aragazului, farfurie parabolică Stirling ce reduce din consumul energetic, echipament de producere a gazului metan din substanţe organice, staţie de autobuz alimentată cu panouri fotovoltaice – acestea sunt câteva din lucrările elevilor înscrise în etapa finală a Concursului republican „Surse de energie regenerabilă”.  Proiectele vor fi prezentate de echipele de elevi şi profesori din toată ţara în zilele de 11 şi 12 mai la Chişinău.  
CINE: 57 de tineri din 26 de şcoli ce au trecut în etapa finală a concursului „Surse de energie regenerabilă”, reprezentanţi ai Ministerului Educaţiei, …

Sorry, this entry is only available in Romanian. For the sake of viewer convenience, the content is shown below in the alternative language. You may click the link to switch the active language. Membrii Clusterului Energie şi Biomasă din Republica Moldova au mers în România pentru un schimb de experienţă cu reprezentanţii Clusterului Green Energy din Braşov. Timp de 2 zile (26-27 aprilie), echipa din R. Moldova a vizitat proiecte de valorificare a energiei din biomasă: sere de flori încălzite cu energie verde, modele integrate de colectare a deşeurilor, plantaţii energetice. La fel, participanţii au discutat cu membrii clusterului român subiecte privind cooperarea internațională în sectorul bioenergiei. Vizita a fost organizată de Clusterul Energie si Biomasa din Republica Molodva în parteneriat cu Clusterul Green Energy din România şi a fost finanţată în cadrul programului EaP Plus.