Lluka: Case for TPP Kosova e Re to be presented in Vienna on January 17
Amid looming deadlines in the controversial project for the construction of a coal-fired power plant, Kosovo* is preparing for a hearing with the Secretariat of the Energy Community. The international body has challenged state aid to the Kosova e Re facility. The representatives of the government will present their case on January 17 in Vienna, […]
North Macedonia, Kosovo* sign memorandum on cooperation in energy sector
The Ministry of Economy of North Macedonia and the Ministry of Economic Development of Kosovo* have signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation in the energy sector, which includes the development of relations in the areas of electricity, coal, natural gas, renewable energy sources, energy efficiency, the security of energy supply, and the preparation of […]
Albania, Kosovo* to jointly build 200 MW hydropower plant
Albania and Kosovo* will jointly build a 200 MW hydropower plant (HPP) in the area between Dragash and Prizren, Kosovo* Minister of Economic Development Valdrin Lluka said. He said that the project will receive support from the European Union in the amount of EUR 20 million, Albaniandailynews portal reported. According to the minister, the idea […]
Gov’t, investor committed to Kosova e Re, as World Bank pulls support for coal-fired power plant project
After the World Bank announced that it will not support a 500 MW Kosova e Re coal-fired power plant, Kosovo’s* government and the US-based ContourGlobal reaffirmed their commitment to completing the project. Kosovo* currently generates almost all of its electricity from two coal-fired power plants, but power shortages are not rare, and imports account for […]
Kosovo* to transfer 100-120 MW in licenses from hydropower to solar, wind projects – minister
Kosovo’s* Ministry of Economic Development aims to transfer the quota of 100-120 MW for hydropower projects to solar and wind power projects, Economic Development Minister Valdrin Lluka said at the opening of the Green Festival in Prishtina. The Green Festival, held for a third year in a row, promotes green businesses and raises awareness and […]
Energy efficiency bill sent to Kosovo* parliament
The government of Kosovo* has submitted the energy efficiency bill to the parliament. The bill is aimed at establishing a legal framework for reaching of energy efficiency targets, as well as at implementing all relevant EU directives, Economic Development Minister Valdrin Lluka said. The minister added that with the establishment of a fund envisaged under […]
Kosovo* is looking for investments in solar energy through auction scheme
Kosovo’s* Minister of Economic Development Valdrin Lluka announced that Kosovo* will be looking for investments in the solar energy sector through the new auction scheme which is to be set. The expected amount of the investment is EUR 100 million. Minister Lluka said that his ministry is interested in large-scale solar projects, and will begin […]
Kosovo* and Albania agree to intensify work on establishing common electricity market
Ministers of Kosovo* and Albania have discussed the establishment of the common electricity market as well as Albanian power exchange in which Kosovo is ready to take part. They have also talked about the issues hampering the functioning of 400 kV transmission line between Kosovo* and Albania. Minister of Economic Development of Kosovo, Valdrin Lluka, […]