How much solar power does Kosovo have?

With regard to solar power, Kosovo’s installed capacity at the end of 2020 stood at 20,9MW, the bulk of which are sited at agricultural facilities throughout the country. However, a few recently announced solar power projects are poised to increase that number significantly.9

How can Kosovo improve its solar and wind power system?

As Kosovo increases the share of solar and wind, it will need to put far greater emphasis on power system integration and on other aspects such as real-time weather forecasting in order to better govern the transition while maintaining reliability.

Can Kosovo transform its energy system to a lower carbon paradigm?

In this regard, the Republic of Kosovo stands at a crossroads: as a small, landlocked country in the heart of South East Europe, it has tremendous potential to transform its energy system toward a lower carbon paradigm.

How can development finance support solar PV projects in Kosovo?

Many of the solar PV projects currently being developed in Kosovo have benefitted from support from development finance institutions such as the EBRD or the IFC. Indeed, the role of DFIs has arguably been instrumental in helping catalyse investment, and in building other lenders’ confidence in providing loans to the sector.

How will lignite affect Kosovo's power system?

While lignite has long been the bedrock of electricity supply in Kosovo, the future operation of the electricity system will rely more heavily on renewables such as solar and wind power. This has important implications for power system development, as well as for power system planning.

Is battery storage the lowest cost option in Kosovo?

As such, batteries can be an important complement to a power system dominated by variable renewables; however, as the graph above shows, battery storage may not necessarily be the lowest cost option in Kosovo's context, particularly if greater access to supply from neighboring jurisdictions can be secured through expanded grid interconnection.