Kosovo*
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
Gjakova city in Kosovo* sets example in sustainable district heating with new biomass plant
09 December 2022 - With its new cogeneration plant and a district heating network upgrade, Gjakova has set an example for municipal authorities in the Balkans
Electricity prices in Balkans: highest in Montenegro, lowest in Kosovo*
25 October 2022 - The highest price in European Union was in Denmark (34.4 eurocents), and the lowest in Hungary (9.4 eurocents)
Kosovo’s DSO KEDS starts using drones to monitor grid
24 October 2022 - Within its pilot project, the company introduced drones in late September and early October
KOSTT and Elektrosever reach deal on supplying Serb consumers in Kosovo*
21 October 2022 - Licensing of the company Elektrosever in Kosovo* was foreseen by the agreement between Kosovo* and Serbia on energy from 2013
Two coal plants in Western Balkans go offline due to malfunctions
27 September 2022 - Coal+ plants Pljevlja in Montenegro and Kosovo A broke down, adding to concerns about the possibility of blackouts in the region
Rizvanolli asks citizens in Kosovo* if they are willing to pay for power imports
22 September 2022 - Minister Artane Rizvanolli proposed a public debate on how much citizens in Kosovo* are willing to pay for electricity imports amid shortages