What is Kosovo's Energy Strategy?

In its new energy strategy, Kosovo* vowed to provide reliable, affordable and clean energy to secure economic development and the wellbeing of citizens, who it said would be at the heart of its energy future. The government aims to reach 1.6 GW in renewable electricity capacity and introduce batteries of 340 MWh in total by 2031.

What is Kosovo's strategic vision?

The strategic vision is to create and integrate a sustainable energy sector into the pan-European market, ensuring energy security and affordability for citizens, it said. Kosovo* stressed it aims to provide reliable and clean energy to support economic development and social wellbeing.

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.

What is Kosovo's Energy Transition Plan?

Kosovo* stressed it aims to provide reliable and clean energy to support economic development and social wellbeing. Citizen participation and support for vulnerable groups place people at the heart of the energy transition measures, according to the blueprint.