What is ere doing in Albania?

ERE organizes hearings with stakeholders from the three energy operators KESH, OST, and OSHEE to discuss price increases and tariff changes for energy production. This article about government in Albania is a stub.

Does Albania have a hydro power plant?

Albania’s domestic generation is almost entirely dependent on hydropower since the country’s only thermal power plant is currently inoperable. The total installed generation capacity has increased over the last few years because of new private investments in hydro power plants and more recently in small solar farms.

Does Albania have a net metering system?

There is a net metering in place, enabling consumers to operate renewable energy installations with a maximum capacity of 500 kW. Albania has incorporated changes into the Renewables Law, which outlines a transition to net billing for self-consumed renewables, scheduled to commence on 1 January 2024.

When will Albania switch to net billing for self-consumed renewables?

Albania has incorporated changes into the Renewables Law, which outlines a transition to net billing for self-consumed renewables, scheduled to commence on 1 January 2024. These amendments guarantee the involvement of citizens in renew-able energy communities while preserving their privileges and responsibilities as end consumers.

What should Albania do about electricity market coupling?

Albania should proceed with the opening of the intraday electricity market along with the transposition and implementation of the Electricity Integration Package as a precondition for market coupling. Albania should implement the certifica-tion conditions for Albgaz to make it an operational gas transmission system operator.

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.