The Republic of Moldova will acquire a state-of-the-art Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) with a capacity of 75 MW, along with Internal Combustion Engines (ICE) with a capacity of 22 MW. The tender process has been launched by USAID through the Moldova Energy Security Activity (MESA) Project, announced the Ministry of Energy, IPN reports.

The first phase of the tender involves the procurement and installation of a 30 MW battery storage component. The Ministry of Energy noted that potential bidders were informed during a dedicated conference.

The contract signing is expected to take place in the coming weeks, with the project scheduled for completion by the end of September 2026. The storage systems will be installed at CET Nord.

The project is being implemented with financial support from the United States Government, through an $85 million grant provided by USAID. The announcement was made during U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to Chisinau in May 2024. This initiative is part of the broader $300 million U.S. aid package aimed at strengthening Moldova's energy security under the Moldova Connected initiative.