How will a solar power plant affect Kosovo's energy mix?

This will be the first large-scale solar photovoltaic plant in Kosovo and will increase installed capacities tenfold from 10.1 MW to 110.1 MW. As a result, the share of solar power in the energy mix of Kosovo will increase from 0.2% to 2.3%. The plant is expected to produce around 152 GWh of electricity and save 152,000 tonnes of CO2 annually.

Does Kosovo have a solar power plant?

As a result, the share of solar power in the energy mix of Kosovo will increase from 0.2% to 2.3%. The plant is expected to produce around 152 GWh of electricity and save 152,000 tonnes of CO2 annually. The EU co-funds the investments under Flagship 4 - Renewable energy - of the Economic and Investment Plan for the Western Balkans through the WBIF.

Why is Kosovo building a photovoltaic plant?

Kosovo’s Minister of Finance, Labour and Transfers Hekuran Murati said: “The signing of today's agreement for the construction of the photovoltaic plant is a landmark moment as Kosovo advances its initiatives to secure renewable energy use for its citizens.

Is the electricity sector in Kosovo based on coal-fired power plants?

The electricity sector in Kosovo* is almost entirely dependent on coal-fired power plants (97%). This investment project will install a solar photovoltaic plant of up to 100 MW capacity on former ash dump fields near Kosovo A thermal power plant.

Why is the EIB funding a solar plant in Kosovo?

The EIB is providing €33 million for the construction of one of Kosovo’s largest solar photovoltaic plants. The new plant will contribute to higher energy security and the phasing out of coal-based power generation.

How many hydroelectric power plants are there in Kosovo?

Hydroelectric power generation is mainly provided by Ujmani power station with a capacity of 70 MW. In the past, Kosovo has had four functional hydroelectric power plants. After the 1999 war they stopped working, but they have been rehabilitated in the recent years. Lumbardhi hydroelectric power plant was rehabilitated in 2005.