Albania clean power solutions

Why is Albania pursuing energy reforms?

Albania is therefore giving new impetus to energy reforms while also consolidating existing efforts to both provide enabling conditions for renewable energy development and comply with its regional and international commitments.

How can Albania keep its electricity system clean?

Determined to keep its electricity system clean, Albania wants to go a step further. State-owned utility KESH added a ground-mounted solar power unit to one of its main hydroelectric stations, but the idea is to integrate a floating photovoltaic plant and a wind park as well.

Should Albania's energy mix include more renewables?

While Albania’s energy mix already features one of the highest shares of renewables in the region owing to its extensive installed hydropower capacity, the essential need remains for a more secure, cost-competitive national energy supply. Diversifying the electricity mix to include more renewables would strengthen Albania’s energy security.

What is Albania's energy mix?

Hydropower accounts for the largest share of the country’s electricity generation, representing around 95% of the Albania’s installed power capacity. This means Albania’s energy mix has one of the highest shares of renewable energy in South East Europe; however, it is also highly dependent on annual rainfall.

What type of energy is produced in Albania?

energy production include biomass (including wastes, residues, non-food cellulosic material, and lignocellulosic material), lignite and natural gas. Because domestic energy production is not able to meet demand, Albania is on average a net energy importer.

Is Albania a net energy importer?

Albania is a net energy importer. Between 2014 and 2018, the amount of net energy imported ranged from a low of 12% of the TPES in 2015 to a high of 46% in 2017. Net energy imports are directly correlated to annual rainfall, given that the electricity sector is almost entirely reliant on hydropower production.