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EU-funded solar plant in North Macedonia starts

The first large-scale solar plant in North Macedonia has been connected to the power grid and is already producing clean electricity. The plant has been financed with the support of the Western Balkans Investment

North Macedonia puts its biggest solar power plant

Slovenia-based GEN-I connected its 17 MW solar power plant southeast of Skopje to the grid four months before the deadline. It is the largest photovoltaic facility in North Macedonia and the Western Balkans.

Solar Energy in North Macedonia: Opportunities With

As North Macedonia transitions to a more sustainable energy future, the role of solar energy has become increasingly significant. With its abundant sunlight and favorable climate, the country

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Solar Energy in North Macedonia: Opportunities With Photovoltaics

In 2023 alone, North Macedonia saw an impressive increase in solar capacity, with new installations contributing to a total increase of 251% compared to the previous year. This

North Macedonia fast-tracks two solar power plant

Shortly after Akuo Energy''s photovoltaic project of up to 400 MW in Štip was declared a strategic investment, the Government of North Macedonia gave the same status to two planned solar power plants in

North Macedonia pioneering energy transition in

„Investments in a green economy and green energy are North Macedonia''s top priorities," Economy Minister Kreshnik Bekteshi said on 19 December 2020. By 2024 the government aims to add as much as 400

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How will a new solar plant help Macedonia?

Andi Aranitasi, EBRD Head of North Macedonia, said: “The new solar plant will help the country, which faces severe air pollution from coal, to reduce its reliance on ageing coal-fired infrastructure. It will also generate cheap electricity in times of very high market prices.

Who built the first solar plant in North Macedonia?

The 10MW solar plant, built on the site of the spent Oslomej lignite coal mine, was constructed by the public company JSC Elektrani na Severna Makedonija (ESM). This is the company’s first solar plant in North Macedonia, developed with a view to diversifying energy sources and supporting decarbonisation.

How much electricity does Macedonia produce?

ESM, a public electricity generation utility owned by the government of North Macedonia, provides 90 per cent of the country’s domestic electricity production – about 3,600 GWh from two thermal power plants and 1,250 GWh from eight hydropower plants.

Is North Macedonia a good place to invest in green energy?

Dimitar Kovačevski, Prime Minister of North Macedonia: "It is really a great pleasure to be here today, where once a big environmental polluter was located and now we are producing green energy. The benefits of this investment are manifold.

What are the decarbonisation plans in North Macedonia?

Decarbonisation plans in North Macedonia are taking a big leap forward. The European Union (EU) is supporting ESM, the state-owned electricity company, to implement a 30 MW photovoltaic (PV) project consisting of 10 MW on a portion of the exhausted coal mine of thermal power plant Oslomej, and 20 MW adjacent to the thermal power plant Bitola.

Is Akuo Energy a strategic investment in North Macedonia?

Shortly after Akuo Energy’s photovoltaic project of up to 400 MW in Štip was declared a strategic investment, the Government of North Macedonia gave the same status to two planned solar power plants in Pehčevo and Karbinci in the country’s east. Renewable Power International will invest in a photovoltaic power plant with a capacity of 85 MW.

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