How much solar power does Kosovo have?

Kosovo had just 7 MW of installed PV capacity at the end of 2019, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency. The country recently raised its renewable energy target to an additional 400 MW of capacity by 2026. That would be enough to meet a quarter of its power demand and would reduce dependence on aging coal-fired power plants.

Where will a solar plant be built in Kosovo?

The solar plant is planned to be built in southwestern Kosovo and to come online next year. The CEO of KOSTT, Mustafa Hasani, left, and the director of Solar Energy Group Europe sh p k, Egbert Schnuse. Image: KOSTT

Will Kosovo use solar energy for district heating?

In late December 2022, Kosovo became the first country in the Western Balkans Economy to use solar energy for district heating. Kosovo’s Minister of Finance, Labour and Transfers, Hekuran Murati, said the project would ensure access to the central heating system for about 38,000 citizens.

Will a 100 MW PV plant be built in Kosovo?

Kosovo's Ministry of Economy is seeking proposals for the construction of a 100 MW of PV on public land in the town of Rahovec. The plant will be leased to the selected bidder for a period of up to 30 years, backed by a 15-year PPA with Kostt, the national market operator.

When will Kosovar's first large scale solar plant be built?

The plant is scheduled to begin commercial operations in 2022. No further details were revealed on the project. When built, the plant will be Kosovo's first large scale solar park. The Kosovar government has made several attempts to support small sized and utility scale solar in the past.

Will Kosovo's first large scale solar park be built?

No further details were revealed on the project. When built, the plant will be Kosovo's first large scale solar park. The Kosovar government has made several attempts to support small sized and utility scale solar in the past. These efforts, however, have produced little results to date.