Albanian government approves construction of first wind park project
The Government of Albania has approved this month the construction of a 12 MW wind farm to the Alb-Building construction company. The first wind park in Albania will be developed in the region of Tepelena, along the river Vjosa. The investor received a permit for the project’s development in 2012 from the previous government led by […]
Energy Community Secretariat: Albania and Bosnia and Herzegovina still not compliant with energy efficiency rules
The Energy Community Secretariat sent Reasoned Opinions to Albania and Bosnia and Herzegovina, as the next step in dispute settlement cases launched in 2013 and 2014 respectively for non-compliance with rules related to energy efficiency. In this document, according to the press release, the Secretariat maintains the view that Albania and Bosnia and Herzegovina continue to […]
Rama accused of allowing import of 39,000 tons of toxic waste
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama was accused by the opposition of allegedly allowing import of 39,000 tons of toxic chemical waste, regional media have been reporting during last couple of months . According to accusations, the waste came from Italy in 1,300 dumpsters weighing 30 tons each. Leader of Albania’s opposition Democratic Party Lulzim Basha accused […]
Hungarian company interested in improving water and wastewater management in Albania
The Hungarian company Kristaly is interested in improving water and wastewater management and treatment in the municipality of Kukes, Albania. Wastewater treatment and sewerage service in this country continue to lag behind the sector development objectives, according to the latest reports. The mayor of Kukes Bashkim Shehu met the representatives of the Hungarian company Kristaly […]
Statkraft invested EUR 150 million to construct HPP Moglice
Norwegian company Statkraft has so far invested EUR 150 million in the construction of Moglice hydro power plant, its second plant on the Devoll River in the southeast of Albania. The construction site was visited by the minister for energy and industry Damian Gjinkuri, who said that Statkraft is being mindful of the environment. “The […]
Albania adopts law on promotion of energy from renewables
The Parliament of Albania passed the Law on Promotion of the Use of Energy from Renewable Sources, following negotiations between the Government and producers mediated by the Energy Community. The draft law was challenged by the operators of small hydropower plants in the country, as it changes the regulatory regime and support scheme. The EC […]
35% higher energy price for companies in Albania
More than 6,000 businesses in Albania will pay energy prices increased by 15% up to 35% when fees for the distribution service come into effect. According to Albanian media, Energy Regulatory Entity (ERE) has approved new distribution network tariffs. In addition to the regular price, businesses that are connected to 20 kV and 35 kV […]
Albanian government proposes draft law on RES promotion
The new law on promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources (RES) in Albania will contribute to enhancing the security of energy supply, the use of national resources and opportunities for energy production for households and small businesses. These are the key points of the new law on RES presented by Minister of […]
