Will Albania have a solar power project?

The Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy of Albania received four applications for solar power projects with a combined capacity of 235 MW. A proposed unit in Fier, the country’s photovoltaics hub, would be the second-biggest in the country. Solar power accounts for 6% of electricity production in Albania.

Could a photovoltaic unit be the second-biggest in Albania?

A proposed unit in Fier, the country’s photovoltaics hub, would be the second-biggest in the country. Solar power accounts for 6% of electricity production in Albania. More than half of the photovoltaic output is from the Karavasta facility, the biggest of its kind in the Western Balkans. It has 140 MW in peak capacity.

Who regulates the power sector in Albania?

The most significant institutions in setting policy and regulation in the power sector in Albania are the Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy (“MIE”) and the Energy Regulatory Authority (“ERE”).

Is the energy sector a sustainable source of growth in Albania?

The National Energy Strategy 2018 – 2030 states that the energy sector has the potential of being a sustainable source of growth for the country over the short to medium and long-term. Albania has the potential for increasing the amount of electricity produced domestically and therefore decreasing necessary energy imports.

What is the energy policy of Albania?

Energy Policy of Albania include the promotion for the use of renewable energy sources beyond hydropower due to the significant potential our country has for photovoltaic and wind energy production, and its favorable geographical position, climate conditions and high intensity of the solar radiation for the use of solar energy.

Where is Albania's second largest photovoltaic plant?

The company laid the cornerstone late last year for the 100 MW solar power system in the west of Albania. The site is near the port city of Durrës. One other PV plant is planned for expansion to 100 MW. Now another project of the same size is racing for the position of the country’s second-largest photovoltaic facility.