President of the Association of Wind and Solar Energy Producers of the Republic of Moldova

Chișinău, Moldova

Professional Background

Evghenii Gîrlea currently leads the Association of Wind and Solar Energy Producers of Moldova — a key organization uniting 36 companies and over 200 MW of installed capacity. In the three years since its founding, the Association has, under his leadership, become a bridge between business and government in matters of green energy development.

Thanks in part to the Association’s efforts, the share of alternative energy in Moldova reached up to 16% of total consumption in January 2025.

Organization Specialization

The Association of Wind and Solar Energy Producers serves as a platform for consolidating and representing market participants, as well as a coordination tool with governmental bodies. The organization helps streamline regulations, standards, and mechanisms for grid connection, energy sales, and forecasting volumes of electricity produced from renewable sources.

Main Services / Areas of Activity

 — Lobbying for the industry’s interests at the state level
 — Consolidation of members and data exchange among producers
 — Supporting new players and assisting with grid connection
 — Strategic cooperation with key market aggregators (ML-Energy Group, Navitas Energy)
 — Developing energy storage as the next stage of sustainable growth

Contact Points

 – New projects in the field of solar and wind energy
 – Consulting on grid connection
 – Licensing and permitting issues in the energy sector
 – Interest in energy storage technologies
 – Joining the Association of Renewable Energy Producers