Albania
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...
Shar Planina conservation values
28 April 2020 - Author: Frosina Pandurska-Dramikjanin, Macedonian Ecological Society Shar Planina is situated in the furthest north-western part...
UPDATE: Albania suspends tendering for setting up power exchange
17 April 2020 - Albania’s Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy has decided to suspend tendering for companies and financial...