How can Albania keep its electricity system clean?

Determined to keep its electricity system clean, Albania wants to go a step further. State-owned utility KESH added a ground-mounted solar power unit to one of its main hydroelectric stations, but the idea is to integrate a floating photovoltaic plant and a wind park as well.

What is Albania's energy sector strategy?

In 2018, Albania adopted its National Energy Sector Strategy, which examined various energy development scenarios and set forth a series of key indicators and objectives that will shape Albanian’s energy sector over the period from 2018 to 2030 (Table 2). Most notably, the strategy stipulated a 42% share of renewable energy in the TPES by 2030.

Could a Floating photovoltaic plant and a wind park work in Albania?

State-owned utility KESH added a ground-mounted solar power unit to one of its main hydroelectric stations, but the idea is to integrate a floating photovoltaic plant and a wind park as well. It is an opportunity to create a globally unique model for combining renewable energy technologies. Albania has a specific electricity production system.

Will Albania build its first lithium ion battery plant?

Chief Executive Officer Bruno Papaj said the firm signed a memorandum of understanding with an Indian investor on the construction of Albania’s first lithium ion battery plant. The facility is planned to come online within two years, with 100 MW in annual capacity.

Does Albania have a hydropower plant?

Hydropower makes up almost the entire domestic output in Albania, which helps balancing to a point, but it has no pumped storage hydropower plants. Furthermore, the country is exposed to drought and often turns to emergency imports.

Can Floatovoltaics be installed in Albania?

Of note, Norwegian green energy company Statkraft has installed a floating solar power plant in Albania in 2021 on the reservoir of its Banja hydropower plant, which is another first for the country. The advantage of floatovoltaics is that they can be installed without property ownership issues.