Who produces electricity in Albania?

Albanian Power Corporation (KESH) is the public producer and the largest producer of electricity in Albania. KESH manages the main electricity production plants in the country.

Why is Albania so reliant on hydropower?

y, with the remaining divided between solar (1%) and crude oil (4%). The remaining share of supply comes from imports maki g Albania a net energy importer and thus heavily reliant on imports. Being also heavily reliant on hydropower also means that renewable generation is sensitive to rainfall, of which has seen

What is the role of Kesh in Albania's energy system?

By operating 79 per cent of the generation capacity in the country, KESH supplies about 70-75 per cent of customers' demand for electricity, provides the energy needed to cover losses in the transmission grid and guarantees the security of the Albanian energy system through balancing energy and auxiliary services.

How can Albania improve energy security & climate resilience?

ar and wind resources, which are currently almost entirely untapped.In order to improve energy security and climate resilience and to meet growing energy demand, it is imperative that Albania accelerates the transit to those abundant, available and local, renewable energy sources. Figure

Does Albania have a power supply security problem?

Albania is a net importer of electricity; power supply security is a challenge. Albania’s domestic generation is almost entirely dependent on hydropower since the country’s only thermal power plant is currently inoperable.

Which power plants does Kesh operate?

KESH operates the most important electricity generating plants in the country. These assets consist of the Drin River Cascade hydropower plants (Fierza HPP, Komani HPP and Vau i Dejës HPP), with an installed power capacity of 1,350 MW, and the Vlora TPP, with an installed power capacity of 98 MW (currently out of operation).