How much sunlight does Albania have a year?

Moving on to alternative renewable sources, Albania has a high solar radiation in most of its territory. On average, there are about 286 days, with up to 2,700 hours of sunshine per year (in Myzeqes it goes to 1,753 kWh/m2/a).

How much does solar cost in Albania?

Albania ran a 300 MW solar tender last year. The Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy shortlisted nine bidders with an average price of €0.0513 ($0.054)/kWh offered across 283.9 MW of capacity allocated in July. The country had deployed 163 MW of solar by the end of 2023, according to figures from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).

How can Albania achieve a smart energy infrastructure?

Creation of a smart energy infrastructure: Supporting solar and wind energy source projects to diversify the renewable energy portfolio, harnessing Albania's ample sunlight and wind resources for clean power generation.

How can Albania improve energy security and climate resilience?

In order to improve energy security and climate resilience and to meet growing energy demand, it is imperative that Albania accelerates the transition to those abundant, available and local, renewable energy sources.

Why did Albania's solar plants increase in production last year?

ATA’s report adds there was a fivefold increase in production from Albania’s solar plants last year, mainly from the efficiency of the Karavasta photovoltaic plant, a 140 MW site developed by Voltalia. Albania ran a 300 MW solar tender last year.

What are Albanian energy goals?

Albanian energy goals consist in some priorities: security of supply through better exploitation and utilization of energy sources, energy diversification, increasing the competitiveness and the environmental protection.