KOSTT signs agreement on connecting HPP Lepenci, Koznica wind farm to the grid
Kosovo’s* transmission system operator (TSO) KOSTT has signed agreements on connecting the 10 MW Lepenci hydropower plant (HPP) and the 34.5 MW Koznica wind farm with representatives of the two facilities’ operators. The agreements were signed in compliance with the objectives of the National Strategy on Energy 2017-2026 regarding the security of power supply and […]
KOSTT, SOWI sign agreement on grid connection for Selaci wind farm
Kosovo’s* transmission system operator (TSO) KOSTT and SOWI have signed an agreement on connecting the Selaci 1, 2 and 3 wind farm to the power grid of Kosovo*. The connection agreement was signed by KOSTT CEO Ilir Shala and SOWI CEO in Kosovo* Ilir Grapci, KOSTT said in a statement. Following the review of the […]
Serbian TSO: KOSTT ceases illegal power withdrawal, ending deviation in CE Power System
Serbian transmission system operator (TSO) Elektromreža Srbije (EMS) announced that Kosovo’s* transmission system operator KOSTT has ceased unauthorized power withdrawal, which had caused system frequency deviation in the Continental European (CE) Power System since mid-January 2018. According to EMS’ statement issued yesterday, KOSTT stopped these illegal activities on March 3, after it faced pressure exerted […]
Kosovo’s KOSTT is looking for consulting services for Transmission Network project
Kosovo Electricity Transmission, System and Market Operator (KOSTT) has announced its invitation for expression of interest for consulting services for the project Development of the Energy Sector VI and VII – Improvement of Transmission Network. This international open tender is open to consultants who could provide expertise of engineering, tendering, design and project management services […]
Germany asks Energy Community to help resolve dispute between EMS and KOSTT
The German government has requested the Energy Community Secretariat’s Dispute Resolution and Negotiation Center to facilitate negotiations between Serbia and Kosovo on the long-standing dispute between their transmission system operators EMS and KOSTT. The Energy Community Secretariat said that it will now reach out to the governments of Serbia and Kosovo and organize the mediation […]
Romelectro wins KOSTT’s tender worth EUR 7.5 million
Romelectro Group signed the contract for the construction of high voltage power lines in Kosovo* after being selected at an international tender by KOSTT – Transmission, System and Market Operator JSC. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development will finance the investment of EUR 7.5 million. Works consists of five key sections of 220 kV and […]
KOSTT boosts transmission grid security from EBRD loan
The electricity transmission system operator KOSTT intends using the proceeds of a loan from the European Bank for Reconstruction (EBRD) for achieving full compliance with the N-1 electricity transmission grid security criteria, the bank said. This is a key technical requirement for KOSTT to join the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E), which […]