EU-funded project calls for businesses and organisations to create Renewable Energy Communities in Moldova

The Organisation for Entrepreneurship Development (ODA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Economic Development and Digitalisation of the Republic of Moldova, has announced a call for expression of interest in participating in the creation of Renewable Energy Communities (REC). 

Participation in a renewable energy community can reduce energy costs by around 25%, while providing access to technical, legal and organisational support for the development and operation of these structures.

The call is aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises, in particular in the agri-food and trade sectors, local public authorities, and non-governmental organisations owning renewable energy production facilities. Participants are encouraged to work together to harness and distribute surplus energy to other consumers or entities located nearby.

Under the call, three pilot communities will be selected each benefiting from a voucher worth €20,000 to identify technical solutions, provide legal and organisational support, assess initial potential, and access to expertise and practical tools needed to develop the energy community. The programme does not foresee direct grants but provides support in the process of building up energy communities.

The deadline for applications is 30 May. To apply, please register by filling in an online form.

The call is launched under the REC4SMEs project, implemented by the ODA in partnership with four international institutions and co-funded by the European Union through the Single Market Programme (SMP).

The total budget of the project is €938,000.

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