Cristina Pereteatcu, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Energy responsible for digitalization, represented the Republic of Moldova at the European Innovation Summit 2025, recently held in Copenhagen. The event brought together government leaders, technology companies, investors, and energy experts to discuss innovative solutions that can accelerate the EU’s energy transition.

During the panel dedicated to Moldova’s strategic energy priorities in the context of geopolitical changes, Cristina Pereteatcu spoke about the profound transformation the country’s energy sector has undergone in recent years.

“The geopolitical situation forced us to act quickly and decisively. In just two and a half years, we have moved mountains in energy, demonstrating that even a small country can become an example of adaptation and innovation when there is vision and strong partnerships,” emphasized the Secretary of State.

The National Energy Strategy until 2050 and the new Digital Transformation Program 2026–2030 aim for full integration of Moldova’s national energy system with the European ENTSO-E network, diversification of energy sources, and acceleration of the transition to renewables. Moldova has set a target that by 2030 at least 30% of all consumed energy should come from renewable sources, alongside the development of smart grids and energy storage infrastructure.

A key role in this transformation is played by the Energy Sandbox, which positions Moldova as the first country in the Eastern Partnership to test clean technology solutions in a regulated framework, including smart microgrids and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) systems, where energy stored in electric vehicles can be fed back into the grid.

“For Moldova, digitalization and decarbonization are not two parallel paths — they represent the same road to modernization. We are building a secure, interoperable, and data-driven energy infrastructure that will allow consumers to become active participants in the energy market,” stated Cristina Pereteatcu.

The Secretary of State also discussed the opportunity to build fruitful collaboration with Schneider Electric, a global leader in automation and energy efficiency solutions. The company has already expressed interest in testing cutting-edge technologies for smart grids, electric mobility, and building energy optimization in Moldova within the Sandbox platform.

“Schneider Electric is a pioneer in energy innovation. This summit allows me to discover solutions that can be tested back home in Moldova. I also saw another example — a bidirectional charger for electric vehicles, a technology we will be able to integrate into our V2G project,” added Cristina Pereteatcu.

It should be noted that the Vehicle-to-Grid technology will be tested in Moldova by Green City Lab within the innovative energy testing space of the Sandbox.

The Ministry of Energy has initiated the drafting of a Government Decision that will define in detail the project owner, scope, and duration of the project.

Moldova’s experience demonstrates that innovation-friendly regulation and international partnerships can accelerate the modernization and competitiveness of the energy sector.

The European Innovation Summit 2025 was held in Copenhagen at a crucial moment for the region’s countries, addressing the urgent need for decarbonization of the European energy system while maintaining security and accessibility.