Groups of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that collaborate on developing green energy solutions will be eligible for grants of up to €20,000
This is part of a government-approved grant agreement for the implementation of the EU-funded project "REC4SMEs – Supporting SMEs through Renewable Energy Communities for a Sustainable Future," implemented by the Enterprise Development Authority (ODA). Under the agreement, Moldova, along with Slovenia, Italy, and Romania, will participate in the project, funded by the Council's European Executive Agency for Innovation and Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (ECSME). The project aims to support SMEs from the agri-food and retail sectors in reducing their energy costs and increasing their competitiveness through collaboration within renewable energy communities. SMEs will be encouraged to co-produce and use green energy through technical, legal, and financial support. The project will establish and commission 12 renewable energy communities in four partner countries, involving at least 24 SMEs. These communities will receive development service vouchers worth up to €20,000 each. Participating SMEs are expected to reduce their energy costs by approximately 20%, directly contributing to their economic resilience. The total project budget is approximately €938,000, of which 75% is non-repayable EU funding. The budget allocated to ODA is approximately €246,000, of which 75% is a grant and 2% is an institutional contribution. The project will be implemented from January 1, 2026. The grant agreement has already been signed by ODA, the European funding body, and all project partners. // 17.12.2025 – InfoMarket.
