Implementation of smart meters will help Moldova increase energy efficiency and optimize electricity consumption - Ministry of Energy
Energy Ministry's State Secretary Cristina Pereteatcu stated this while speaking at a meeting of the ministerial working group on smart meters, dedicated to monitoring the implementation of the pilot program on smart meters, implemented by the Ministry of Energy in cooperation with electricity distribution and supply operators, with the support of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in Moldova and with the financial support of the Italian government. The event was attended by representatives of UNDP, the National Energy Regulatory Agency, Premier Energy, RED Nord and FEE-Nord. Cristina Pereteatcu thanked UNDP and the Italian Government for their continued support in the realization of this ambitious project. “The smart meter project is an important step towards smart grids, through which we aim to improve energy efficiency, reduce losses and optimize consumption,” said Cristina Pereteatcu. In her speech, UNDP Deputy Resident Representative Seher Ariner reiterated UNDP's commitment to support the digitization of the energy sector in Moldova as part of a just and sustainable transition. During the meeting, UNDP representatives presented the actions implemented so far under the program. Also during the meeting, the Consumer Information and Engagement Plan was presented, which includes information campaigns, personalized information and initiatives aimed at positively influencing consumers' energy consumption behavior, based on the information provided by smart meters. In March, the 3rd batch of 18 thousand smart meters and equipment related to the development of modern metering infrastructure was delivered. “Smart” meters will provide benefits to both consumers and system operators. Modern devices will enable reliable and error-free measurement and recording of energy consumption by the operator, eliminating the need for manual reading. They allow different types of prices to be recorded, so the end user benefits from differentiated prices. Similarly, they can measure both consumed and produced electricity, bringing real benefits to the requestors - the power system participants who produce and consume energy. Also, the data transmitted in real time allows distribution operators to automatically identify the causes of technical failures in the network, reduce the duration of interventions and monitor key technical parameters related to power quality. The pilot program was launched by the Ministry of Energy in 2023 in partnership with the United Nations Development Program in Moldova. The initiative contributes to building sustainable energy infrastructure, improving operational efficiency, reducing energy dependence and ensuring compliance with European standards. // 31.03.2025 - InfoMarket
