Albania s new solar photovoltaic panels

Albania has approved two new solar parks—30 MW in Fier and 24 MW in Korce—totaling 54 MW, to be commissioned within 36 months and operating for 46 years. Albania’s government has given the go-ahead for two new solar farms, together totalling 54 MW, as it accelerates its shift toward clean energy. [pdf]

Jamaica s new solar photovoltaic panels

Jamaica is making significant strides in its transition to renewable energy, with ambitious plans to substantially increase its solar power capacity. The Spanish Town and Vernamfield Solar projects, aiming to add 200 MW, are key components of this initiative. [pdf]

Bosnia and Herzegovina s new photovoltaic solar panels

A new 64 MW solar power plant near Stolac in Herzegovina has officially started feeding electricity into Bosnia and Herzegovina’s national grid. This facility represents the second phase of the Hodovo solar project, the country’s largest photovoltaic power plant. [pdf]

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Is Bosnia and Herzegovina primed for 'huge' solar development?

Bosnia and Herzegovina’s southern region is primed for “huge” utility-scale solar development, Assistant Professor Farooq Sher tells pv magazine. He came to this recent conclusion after two years of researching the Balkan country’s current renewable energy capacity and potential.

Is Bosnia and Herzegovina a good place for solar energy?

He came to this recent conclusion after two years of researching the Balkan country’s current renewable energy capacity and potential. Farooq Sher, associate professor at Nottingham Trent University, told pv magazine that the southern region of Bosnia and Herzegovina is perfect for large-scale solar rollout.

How much does electricity cost in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

According to the data from December 2023, the average price of electricity for households in Bosnia and Herzegovina is $0.096 per kWh. This includes all components of the electricity bill such as the cost of power, distribution and taxes. For businesses, the average electricity price in Bosnia and Herzegovina is $0.109 per kWh. 4

Does Bosnia & Herzegovina have a 'underdeveloped' PV potential?

The report found that despite the country's energy security and independence, it is weighed down by “air pollution and health impacts” from combustion of fossil fuels and wood. The report also recognizes Bosnia and Herzegovina’s “underdeveloped” PV potential.

How much radiation does Bosnia & Herzegovina produce a year?

According to the paper, the amount of radiation is roughly 1,500 kWh/m2 per year, which is “very significant” for PV. In September IRENA published its own assessment on Bosnia and Herzegovina's “renewable readiness.”

Will Bosnia & Herzegovina seize 'untouched' development opportunity based on coal?

Farooq Sher, associate professor at Nottingham Trent University, told pv magazine that the southern region of Bosnia and Herzegovina is perfect for large-scale solar rollout. But it is difficult to tell whether the Balkan country will seize the “untouched” development opportunity due to its heavy reliance on coal, he said.