BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 3. Moldova is eager to
be a part of the Black Sea Cable Project, which envisages
transportation of green energy from the Caspian Sea region to
Europe, Secretary of State at the Moldovan Energy Ministry Carolina
Novac said in an exclusive interview with Trend on the sidelines of the Baku Energy Week.

“We are interested in participating in the Black Sea Cable
Project. The secretariat of this project is in Bucharest, and we
have fantastic collaboration with Romanian partners. We want to
understand first and foremost what procedures we have to follow,”
said Novac.

The state secretary went on to add that Moldova is committed to
a balanced energy strategy that ensures both energy security and
sustainability on its path to a green energy future.

“Over the past four years, Moldova has expanded its renewable
energy capacity eightfold, recently launching auctions for 165 MW
of photovoltaic and wind projects, with plans to include energy
storage systems (BESS) by year-end to improve grid stability. On
April 11, 2025, a Memorandum of Cooperation in the fields of energy
efficiency and renewable energy was signed between the National
Center for Sustainable Energy Development (IP CNED) and the
Renewable Energy Agency of Azerbaijan. The signing took place
during a working session of the Moldova-Azerbaijan
Intergovernmental Commission.

The key areas of cooperation outlined in the Memorandum
include:

– Exchange of information on legislation, studies, and other
materials related to the promotion of renewable energy sources;

– Collaboration on research initiatives aimed at developing
renewable energy technologies, improving energy efficiency, and
creating innovative solutions;

– Sharing of knowledge and expertise regarding the
implementation of energy-efficient technologies and applications,
including battery technologies, hydrogen, and smart grid
technologies,” she said.

On December 17, 2022, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Romania, and Hungary
signed a strategic partnership agreement, which includes plans for
the construction of a 1,000 MW submarine energy cable under the
Black Sea, spanning 1,195 kilometers. This cable will transmit
green electricity generated in Azerbaijan and Georgia to Romania,
with further transport to Hungary and the rest of Europe, enhancing
Europe’s access to renewable energy from the Caucasus region.
Bulgaria has also expressed interest in joining the project.