Five localities in Moldova become Smart Villages, thanks to EU investments
For the first time in the Republic of Moldova, the European concept of the Smart Village is being implemented to support the sustainable development of rural communities through technology, energy efficiency, and smart public services.
The villages of Larga, Coșnița, Sipoteni, Lozova, and Mereni have been selected for this pilot programme, the EU Delegation to Moldova announced on 15 August. Each community receives grants of up to 1.5 million MDL for smart projects and approximately 3 million MDL for the construction of photovoltaic parks. These investments are provided under the project ‘EU4Moldova Resilient: Secure State, Strong Communities’, funded by the European Union and implemented by Solidarity Fund PL in Moldova.
In Larga, in the Briceni district, the project focuses on modernising the Cultural Centre by installing an infrared radiant panel heating system, LED lighting, roller blinds to optimise energy consumption, and heat recovery ventilation systems in public institutions. Plans also include energy-efficient public lighting, video surveillance in public areas, speed radars, and pedestrian crossing lighting.
The authorities in Coșnița, in the Dubăsari district, will modernise the waste management system. The locality will receive a new waste collection and compaction truck, equipped with GPS and a video camera. In addition, 500 bins for selective plastic collection will be installed – a measure that will reduce pollution and improve transport logistics.
In Sipoteni, Călărași district, the local authorities plan to install four water filtration stations, as residents have limited access to drinking water. Smart street lighting poles will also be installed, along with four modern bus shelters equipped with real-time information panels.
In Lozova, Strășeni district, five modern solar-powered weather stations will be installed to help farmers better adapt to climate change and improve agricultural production.
The project in Mereni village, Anenii Noi district, involves installing intelligent public lighting with sensors and a remote management system, surveillance cameras, and an automated irrigation system for the sports stadium. Workshops and awareness campaigns will also be organised to actively engage citizens in adopting smart solutions.
In addition to these investments, each of the five localities is building and connecting to the grid a photovoltaic park with a capacity of up to 200 kW, designed to significantly reduce electricity costs and contribute to the communities’ energy independence.
The smart projects are scheduled for completion by the end of October 2025.
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