The Parliament of the Republic of Moldova has adopted a draft law that allows the use of agricultural land for the construction of wind, biogas and battery energy storage systems. This decision represents a significant step towards the energy transition and strengthening the country’s energy security, highlighting the potential of renewable resources.

In this context, standards play a key role in ensuring the efficient and safe implementation of new technologies. A relevant example is the SM CEI/TS 62257-8-1:2014 standard, which provides recommendations on the selection of batteries and their management systems in rural electrification projects. This standard supports sustainable energy use by defining clear technical requirements for batteries used in energy storage infrastructure.

The Moldovan Institute of Standardization actively contributes to the promotion and adoption of these standards, facilitating access to international best practices and supporting the alignment of the energy sector in the Republic of Moldova with modern safety, efficiency and sustainability requirements. The SM CEI/TS 62257-8-1:2014 standard can be purchased from the online store of the Institute for Standardization of Moldova – https://shop.standard.md/