Energy-efficient houses are becoming an increasingly attractive solution in the Republic of Moldova for reducing energy consumption and preserving the environment. The future perspective of these initiatives lies in the support of European partners that come to our country and offer consultancy, but also financial resources through various projects, so that both households and social institutions can reduce their energy expenses, but also integrate into energy-efficient communities according to the European model, Dinu Bubulici, a young man from Chisinau who built his energy-efficient house from scratch, stated in a public debate hosted by IPN News Agency.

Dinu Bubulici shared his experience in building an energy-efficient house. He highlighted the importance of thermal insulation and the use of renewable energy. “In addition to the photovoltaic panels, we opted for the house to be heated very well from a thermal point of view. Under the floor there is a layer of expanded polystyrene especially for floors. The walls are insulated with mineral wool. The ceiling is also heated with mineral wool. The windows have three rows of glass and I made sure that I have as little heat loss as possible in winter and that the house does not overheat in summer. The area of my house is 75 square meters. I installed 5KW on the house and this covers about 80% of my total annual consumption,” said the owner of the energy-efficient house.

This initiative exemplifies the positive impact of European funding on the transformation of the energy sector in the Republic of Moldova, offering sustainable and efficient solutions for the future, says Dinu Bubulici. “The diversification of renewable energy sources must be an opportunity for our state, and this can happen, if we commit to supporting our neighbors, our friends not to look so skeptical. Also, the European projects that are carried out on the territory of the Republic of Moldova in the context of the adoption of renewable energy are very important and can represent good practices that should be implemented by all localities in our country,” stated the young man.

According to him, the entire amount he paid for the photovoltaic system was about €3,500 – an investment he made in 2019. By 2025, the young man intends to have only income. This has prompted other neighbors to opt for photovoltaic panels. “I talked to them and explained about all the benefits and made them ponder over. But there is a small problem here as some have already installed batteries and it is the problem of total capacity. I noticed that in spring the sun was strong, but the low temperatures in my system were minimal, and the production was maximum and the network imbalance was created,” said Dinu Bubulici.

Even though he built his house from scratch in terms of energy efficiency on his own, Dinu Bubulici said that he intends to turn to European projects later in order to continue and develop his house in such a way as to ensure 100% savings on the bill.

“My goal, ideally, is to achieve 100% savings on my bill, using sustainable and innovative solutions offered through the opportunities provided by the development partners in the European Union. I want to show that, through commitment and the use of available resources, we can create households that are not only environmentally friendly, but also offer total energy independence. I hope that my example will inspire other people and contribute to a greener and more sustainable future for all,” concluded Dinu Bubulici.

The public debate entitled “Transforming the energy sector through European funding. Concrete examples and lessons learned” was the second installment of the project “Benefits of the Republic of Moldova’s accession to the EU for people, community and country”, supported by the Soros Foundation Moldova. The content of this debate does not represent the official position of the Soros Foundation Moldova.