Albania
Tirana’s Mayor Erion Veliaj among 21 world heroes of sustainable mobility
19 February 2021 - Transformative Urban Mobility Initiative has published 21Heroes2021 publication which includes those who achieved transport success in 2020.
Germany secures EUR 125 million for HPP Fierza, waste projects in Albania
02 February 2021 - The funds in the form of loans and grants are intended for the rehabilitation of the HPP Fierza, waste management, and regional development.
Albanian parliament approves climate change bill
14 January 2021 - The Albanian parliament has approved a climate change bill, which, among other things, provides a...
Albania’s KESH to build 5.1 MW solar power plant at Qyrsaqi dam in Vau i Dejës
12 January 2021 - State-owned KESH intends to build a 5.1 MW solar power plant at one of the three dams at the reservoir of its Vau i Dejës hydropower plant
Renewables to power electric cars, lighting on Smart Road Tirana
08 January 2021 - Within a pilot project in Tirana, small solar and wind power devices will be used to supply the energy for public lighting and chargers for electric cars
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...