What is the energy strategy in Kosovo?

The main policymaking document in the energy sector in Kosovo is the Energy Strat-egy (hereafter: the Strategy). The Strategy is drafted by the Ministry of Economy, covers a period of ten years and has to identify the main challenges that the sector faces and outline the policies to develop the sector.

How secure is electricity supply in Kosovo?

Security of elec-tricity supply depends on a fleet of aged coal-fired power plants built between the 1960s and 1980s owned and operated by the Kosovo Energy Corporation, one of the bigest public enterprises in the country. The uptake of renewables has been slow with a limited number of support mea-sures in the last decade.

How many energy sources are there in Kosovo?

energy sources (RES) installed in recent years. Kosovo's total generating capacity is 1,568 MW, including renewable sources, but the operating capacity is 1,236 MW, with ignite po er plants contributing 77.7% of i e annual report of Energy Regulatory Ofice, 2022There was a mild increase of generating capacities in recent years due

Is electricity a profitable business in Kosovo?

Electricity generation represents its main business, while its dominance in the sector has made it one of the most profitable state-owned enter-prises in Kosovo. Kosovo initially planned to develop new generation capacities, competitively con-tracting a private company to build and operate a lignite-fired power plant.

Why is Kosovo at an early stage of energy transition?

The fact that Kosovo is at an early stage of its ener-gy transition means that it is still possible to ensure that the main policies and inter-ventions can be just and equitable to all groups.

Can Kosovo decarbonize its energy mix?

For over a de-cade, public institutions in Kosovo have implemented measures that have aimed to diversify the energy mix through promoting the integration of more renewable energy sources. The most significant contribution to decarbonization, however, is the recent-ly approved Energy Strategy.