Moldova: energy-efficient modernisation of hospitals with EU support
On 17 June 2025, two healthcare institutions in Moldova, the maternity building of the Nisporeni District Hospital and the Polyclinic of the City of Telenesti, were inaugurated following major energy-efficiency modernisations. The projects were implemented as part of the first joint energy-efficiency programme between Nefco (Nordic Green Bank) and the Eastern Europe Energy Efficiency and Environment Partnership (E5P) in Moldova.
Prior to the project, the maternity facility in Nisporeni, which serves over 6,500 patients annually, had been grappling with high energy consumption, outdated heating and lighting systems and poor heat retention. The modernisation measures included thermal insulation, replacement of the roof, installation of new windows and doors, upgrades to the indoor heating and lighting systems and replacement of old kitchen appliances with energy-efficient alternatives.
The total investment for the Nisporeni facility amounted to €340,000. The improvements are expected to decrease annual energy consumption by at least 30%.
The Polyclinic of the City of Telenesti, one of the most frequently visited healthcare facilities in the district, faced similar challenges, including weak energy performance and outdated heating systems. As part of the building’s renovation, the façades, attic and basement were thermally insulated, the roof was replaced, modern doors and windows were installed and a 50-kW photovoltaic solar system was integrated to provide a sustainable energy source.
The total investment in Telenesti reached €570,000. The upgrades are projected to provide heat and electricity savings of 55% and 63% annually, resulting in overall cost savings of over €75,765 (MDL 1.5 million) per year.
The modernisation of these two facilities is part of a broader €2.1 million programme, co-financed by Nefco and E5P, covering 11 healthcare institutions, including hospitals, polyclinics and family doctor’s surgeries, across four Moldovan districts: Floresti, Ialoveni, Nisporeni and Telenesti. Ultimately, the initiative will benefit approximately 26,000 patients annually and ensure satisfactory working conditions for more than 550 healthcare staff.
“As the largest contributor to the E5P Fund, the European Union plays an important role in providing the necessary support to Moldovan municipalities to improve their energy efficiency. This will lead to significant energy and monetary savings on the road to greater energy independence for Moldova,” said Jānis Mažeiks, Ambassador of the EU to Moldova.
TheEastern Europe Energy Efficiency and Environment Partnership (E5P) is a multi-donor and multi-International Financial Institution (IFI) support fund created thanks to an initiative by the Swedish Presidency of the EU in 2009. The E5P Fund in Moldova totals €71 million, including a €1 million contribution from Moldova. The EU is the largest overall contributor with close to €30 million.
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