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26 October 2026, Chișinău — Starting from 2 November 2026, small and medium-sized enterprises investing in Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) will be able to access financing with the support of guarantees provided by the Organization for Entrepreneurship Development (ODA). The guarantee may cover up to 50% of the loan amount.

ODA has amended its IMM GARANT guarantee product. It now includes a dedicated priority for investment projects involving Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).

Under the new conditions, ODA facilitates access to investment loans for eligible SMEs to purchase, install and commission BESS systems, even when they lack sufficient collateral.

For BESS projects, the IMM GARANT product provides for:

• Guarantee amount: up to 20 million lei per beneficiary or group of affiliated beneficiaries;
• Guarantee coverage: up to 50% of the loan amount;
• Equal access for all SME categories: the ceiling applies uniformly to eligible micro, small and medium-sized enterprises, including newly established businesses, subject to compliance with the product's conditions.

The amendments address one of the most common constraints faced by entrepreneurs: the lack of collateral required by banks for large-scale investments. At the same time, they help mobilize financing for projects that develop energy storage infrastructure and strengthen the energy resilience of the Republic of Moldova.

"Energy storage is becoming an essential component of competitiveness and energy security. Through this priority under IMM GARANT, we assume part of the risk borne by banks and enable entrepreneurs to invest in solutions that reduce their costs and dependence on the grid," said Vadim Codreanu, Director of ODA.

The amendments to the IMM GARANT product were approved by the ODA Council and authorized by the Competition Council.

Interested enterprises may contact ODA's partner financial institutions directly. Banks assess financing opportunities for BESS projects with the support of ODA guarantees. The guarantee is requested through the bank when submitting the loan application. Enterprises do not need to submit a separate application to ODA.

IMM GARANT is ODA's guarantee product that brings together standard SME loan guarantee mechanisms within a single, flexible framework. The product supports access to financing for investments in modern equipment and technologies, infrastructure and digitalization, expansion of production for export, and energy efficiency.

The Organization for Entrepreneurship Development is a public institution founded by the Ministry of Economic Development and Digitalization. ODA implements programs and support instruments for entrepreneurship development and facilitates access to financing for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises.

For information on entrepreneurship support programs and eligibility conditions, visit www.oda.md or contact the ODA Consultation Center at 022 22 57 99.