Last week, the Energy Regulatory Office (ERO) of Kosovo announced in a notice that it has issued construction permits for three photovoltaic projects with a total installed capacity of 107 megawatts. This move has injected new momentum into the development of Kosovo’s renewable energy sector.
Among the approved projects, local company Lindja Solar will build a 100-megawatt solar power plant. Additionally, local investor Qazim Gashi has also received permits to advance the construction of three solar power plants with a total installed capacity of 4 megawatts. Local company EBE Energy has likewise been approved to carry out a 3-megawatt photovoltaic project. The implementation of these projects is expected to drive Kosovo to take a significant step forward in the utilization of renewable energy.
However, the proportion of renewable energy in Kosovo’s overall energy mix remains relatively low. According to data released last month by the country’s statistical agency (ASK), renewable energy accounted for only 3% of Kosovo’s total electricity generation in the second quarter of this year. In contrast, thermal power, as the primary energy source, accounted for as much as 90.2% of the total energy production in June, highlighting the country’s heavy reliance on traditional energy sources.
