Kosovo*
Kosovo* eases requirements for rooftop solar panels for households
07 September 2023 - Kosovo* simplified the procedure for households to obtain the prosumer status, but the connection capacity is limited to 7 kW
EU blocks wastewater treatment project in Kosovo* due to sanctions
15 August 2023 - The European Union suspended grants and investments in wastewater treatment systems in Kosovo* as part of sanctions against the government
North Macedonia, Kosovo* to recognize each other’s electricity supply, trading licenses
01 August 2023 - Electricity suppliers and traders from North Macedonia and Kosovo* will be able to operate in both markets, the two regulatory bodies said
Solar power auction in Kosovo* draws interest from over 140 companies
31 July 2023 - The deadline for the submission of bids for the first renewable energy auction in Kosovo* was pushed back by 45 days
ALPEX becomes nominated electricity market operator in Albania, Kosovo*
20 July 2023 - Kosovo* and Albania awarded the status of a nominated electricity market operator (NEMO) to the ALPEX exchange in both regulatory zones
ProCredit builds first bank-owned solar power plant in Kosovo*
10 July 2023 - ProCredit Bank officially launched production at its ProEnergy photovoltaic unit in Kosovo*, with 3 MW in peak capacity
Germany suspends cooperation on energy projects with Kosovo*
07 July 2023 - Germany has decided to temporarily suspend cooperation with Kosovo*, including on two major energy sector projects
ALPEX exchange set to become electricity market operator for Albania, Kosovo*
30 June 2023 - Regulatory body ERE initiated the procedure to appoint ALPEX to be the nominated electricity market operator, NEMO, for Albania and Kosovo*
SEGE starts construction of largest solar project in Western Balkans in Kosovo*
22 May 2023 - According to SEGE's website, the electricity will be sold abroad via the transmission grid operated by TSO KOSTT
Kosovo* initiates solar power auction for up to 105 MW
15 May 2023 - Kosovo* issued a contract notice for investors interested in building and operating a solar power plant on public land
Kosovo* police arrest CEO of government-owned power utility KEK
20 April 2023 - Chief Executive Officer of Kosovo Energy Corp. Nagip Krasniqi is in detention for up to 48 hours on charges of corruption
Kosovo* secures EUR 160 million in loans from IMF for renewable energy investments
18 April 2023 - The IMF earmarked EUR 260 million package for Kosovo* for solar and wind power projects and a stand-by arrangement, Minister Murati said
ALPEX electricity exchange comes online with day-ahead market launch
12 April 2023 - The Albanian Power Exchange or ALPEX launched regular operations with the establishment of a day-ahead market
Kosovo* outlines energy transition until 2031 in strategic document
24 March 2023 - Kosovo* aims at 1.6 GW in renewables capacity by 2031, with 340 MWh in batteries. It opted to reconstruct at least three coal plant units.
Kosovo* selects public land for first solar power auction
09 February 2023 - The government in Prishtina has changed the status of a location in Orahovac so that it can offer it in the upcoming solar power auction
Kosovo* secures financing for first large-scale solar thermal project in Western Balkans
23 December 2022 - Big solar thermal projects are seen as the proper solution for district heating decarbonization in the region