Will Kosovo offer a 100 MW solar PV project?

Kosovo is holding a competitive auction for a 100 MW solar PV project. This is a tremendous opportunity for the country to partner with international and local investors to expand renewable energy generation. As a first step, we encourage developers and investors to review the Contract Notice and Prospectus, available via the links below.

What is the Kosovo solar auction?

Conducted through an open and transparent process, the Kosovo solar auction will offer investors a number of critical advantages, including guaranteed price assurance, streamlined administrative procedures with government agencies, and no land acquisition costs. The Auction process is underway:

Does Kosovo have solar power?

Kosovo has the potential of capturing solar energy directly and converting it to electricity. The region of highest solar potential based on global horizontal irradiation is the southeastern part of Kosovo, centred around the city of Gjakova. Solar power is already used on the roofs of some buildings.

Why is electricity expensive in Kosovo?

Usually, in Kosovo the imported energy is much more expensive than export. This is because Kosovo imports energy one day before needed, in the other hand energy is exported during the night when the demands are under generating level. Imports and exports have a negative impact for electrical energy price.

Does Kosovo need a new energy sector?

Given this background, the Government of Kosovo has prioritized the modernization and improvement of the country’s energy sector, and has asked its development partners, including the World Bank, European Commission, KfW, USAID, as well as other donors, for support and assistance.

How much energy is lost in Kosovo in 2021?

According to Kosovo’s Energy Regulatory Office, in 2021 transmission losses were at an acceptable level of around 1.26 per cent, but Kosovo has a serious issue with distribution losses, which amounted to 24.6 per cent.