Albania
Albania plans its first wind power auction by end of March
28 December 2020 - Albania is about to launch the first wind power auction for up to 130 MW in total and is preparing two more renewables auctions for 2021
Albania launches auction for 100 MW solar PV park in Spitalle
20 November 2020 - Albania began the procedure for an auction for the third big solar power plant.
Civil society strengthening nature protection in Shar, Korab-Koritnik region
06 November 2020 - The establishment of Local Action Groups in Albania and Kosovo for the Shar and Korab-Koritnik region is making progress
Albania to launch auction for 100 MW solar PV park in Spitalles
30 October 2020 - The country is preparing for its third auction for large solar power plants, with rules similar to those for the Karavasta project.
Albania, Kosovo* sign agreement to establish joint power exchange
06 October 2020 - Kosovo’s transmission system operator (TSO) KOSTT and its Albanian counterpart OST have signed the agreement...
Bechtel, Albania sign MoU on construction of HPP Skavica
05 October 2020 - US construction company Bechtel and Albania’s Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy will jointly prepare an...
No hydropower plants to be built on Vjosa river
01 October 2020 - The hydropower plants planned on the Vjosa river’s lower and upper course won’t be built,...
Natural Energy System asks for permit to build 3 MW wind farm in Albania
22 September 2020 - Albania-based Natural Energy System is interested in the construction of a 3 MW wind farm...
FAO helping Albania to manage Vjosa river valley sustainably
19 August 2020 - FAO started a green development project in Albania to support farmers and authorities in sustainable...
EBRD may lend EUR 9.75 million to KESH for floating solar power plant
04 August 2020 - Albania’s state-owned power producer may cover most of the cost for its hybrid power plant...
Albania inks concession with Voltalia for Karavasta solar power plant
04 August 2020 - After winning the auction, French company Voltalia landed a 15-year fixed rate deal for half...
Moglicë hydropower plant in Albania starts delivering electricity
23 June 2020 - Statkraft’s Moglicë hydropower plant in Albania has started commercial operations, delivering its renewable power to...
Statkraft to start building floating photovoltaic unit at Banja HPP in Albania
17 June 2020 - The first of four rafts with solar panels and a diameter of 70 meters is...
Albania’s hydropower plant Skavica to cost up to EUR 510 million
05 June 2020 - The government expects works on the 210 MW facility to begin next year, after a...
Albania secures lowest solar power price in Balkans in Karavasta auction
28 May 2020 - At the country’s second auction for utility-scale photovoltaics, Voltalia offered to sell electricity for just...
Albania changes law to continue restructuring of OSHEE, OST
18 May 2020 - The Parliament of Albania has adopted changes to the law on the electricity sector to...