What is Voltalia doing in Albania?

Voltalia has started doing business in Albania in 2018 with the unsuccessful participation in the first solar tender organized by the Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy of the Republic of Albania (“MIE”). Despite this result, Voltalia has demonstrate great interest in the construction of 2.5 MW FiT-solar PV projects.

Is Voltalia a good solar company?

Despite this result, Voltalia has demonstrate great interest in the construction of 2.5 MW FiT-solar PV projects. So far, Voltalia has built 3 of such solar plants for third parties. These 3 projects have been operating for several months now and have contribute to strengthen Voltalia image among the solar players.

Does Albania still have wind power?

Albania recently saw through the first competitive bidding procedure for wind power. Hydroelectric plants still make up almost 100% of the country’s electricity production. The government is working on diversifying the mix with solar power and facilitate the construction of its first wind parks and gas-fired power plants.

Is agrisolar a viable solution for a growing rural economy in Albania?

About 20% of Albania GDP relies on agriculture that employs about 60% of the population (as of 2020). Hence, agrisolar (and agrivoltaic) projects are among the most effective solution for a growing rural economy. Karavasta Solar Project - 140 MW | Voltalia’s first development in Albania | Voltalia has started doing business in Albania in 2018

What agrisolar projects is Voltalia working on?

Target projects are mostly solar PV and wind. But not only. Voltalia is also working on agrisolar projects, where the food production and the power generation are combined for the upmost use of the lands. About 20% of Albania GDP relies on agriculture that employs about 60% of the population (as of 2020).

Where is Voltalia's new power plant located?

France-based utility Voltalia said Minister of External Trade Olivier Becht and the country’s Ambassador to Albania Catherine Suard visited the site south of Tirana. The construction of the system with a nameplate capacity of 140 MW began 15 months ago.