The Ministry of Economy of Kosovo* opened the bids within the first wind power auction. There were three participants. Of the two that moved to the final evaluation phase, France-based Akuo Energy had the lower bid.
At a public ceremony, the Ministry of Economy of Kosovo* opened the envelopes within the first competitive tender for wind energy. The target capacity is 100 MW. Akuo Energy, headquartered in Paris, emerged as the preferred winner.
Two other entities participated: Turkey-based Güri̇ş and the consortium of Notus Energy from Germany and domestic firm Stublla Energy. Just two of the three passed to the financial evaluation phase, the ministry revealed. The deadline for the bids was two months ago.
Preparations for next wind power auction are already underway
Minister Artane Rizvanolli stressed that the process was led with a commitment to transparency, fair competition and the protection of the public interest. The aim is to provide energy at the most favorable price for citizens, she added and highlighted the importance of wind energy for diversifying production sources and strengthening energy security.
“The value of this investment is also related to the time when we need energy. The wind generation profile matches our highest demand during the cold months and in the evening hours,” Rizvanolli stated. It complements existing capacities, helping Kosovo* cover more consumption with domestically produced energy, she added.
The minister recalled that preparations for the next wind power auction are already underway, in cooperation with International Finance Corp. (IFC). The quota would be up to 200 MW.
Rizvanolli also pointed out that the Zatric (also known as Zatriq or Zatrić) wind power plant of 70 MW recently entered operation. Expanding domestic production helps reduce exposure to imports and price fluctuations in international markets, she said.
Kosovo* hosts just four wind power plants.
Akuo Energy bid EUR 75.94 per MWh
Expert Advisor to Minister of Economy, Louis Boisgibault from French public agency Expertise France, said Akuo Energy’s bid amounted to EUR 75.94 per MWh, compared to the ceiling of EUR 80.2 per MWh. Notus Energy and Stublla Energy had EUR 78.89 per MWh.
Akuo Energy has pitched its project Čičavica (Cicavica or Çiçavica), of 98 MW in the municipality of Vushtrri (Vučitrn in Serbian language), according to the official.
