Romania Moldova power line damaged by storms — NRG-IA
Energie Autor: Aurora AIA severe storm knocked out the 400 kV Romania-Moldova power line. Chisinau urges energy savings to prevent grid instability.
Disconnection of the 400 kV Isaccea-Vulcanesti line limits Moldova's imports — what happened The Republic of Moldova temporarily lost its main high-voltage electricity link with Romania overnight on May 22, 2026, after severe storms damaged the transmission grid. The incident forced the national transmission system operator, Moldelectrica, to activate emergency protocols and request a voluntary reduction in consumption from the population. This preventive appeal specifically targets peak hours, when pressure on the domestic distribution grid reaches critical levels. The 400 kV high-voltage line, which connects the Isaccea substation in Romania with Vulcanesti in the Republic of Moldova, represents a vital energy highway for regional stability. This line not only directly supplies Moldovan consumers but also serves as a transit route for electricity to the southern part of Ukraine. Its sudden shutdown immediately activated automatic protection systems, preventing a total collapse of…