International training and technical assistance program (ttap) for moldovan solid biomass private sector

Moldova Energy and Biomass Project (MEBP) funded by the European Union and implemented by UNDP was launched in 2011 with the goal to develop the biomass market in Moldova. MEBP Phase One (2011-2014) with a budget of 14.56 million EUR concentrated on demand creation through setting up solid biomass-based heating systems in public and private sectors. At the same time, another significant effort concentrated on development of the private sector that would meet the growing demand for biomass. Presently, main source of biomass in Moldova constitutes agricultural and wood processing waste: straw, sun flower, orchard and vineyard pruning, wood processing and other waste or by-products