Albania: The ''Sleeping Renewable Energy Giant'' of The Balkans?
Changing weather patterns over the years have forced the country to import energy to cover domestic needs, as a lack of storage capacity requires Albania to sell its generated
2. 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.
Albania has enormous potential for electric energy from wind power. Notwithstanding the total licenses distributed throughout the country amounting to approximately 2548 MW with an energy generation potential around 5.7 TWh/year, yet no wind farm projects have been completed, and very few are currently in the pipeline in some way.
The wind speed is 8–9 m/s in many areas of Albania. The first wind power auction took place in summer 2023 with three bidders awarded 222 MW capacity. Geothermal energy could also be used in Albania.
The coastal lowlands and Southern, Eastern, and Northern Albania mountains are excellent areas for wind turbines. The wind speed is 8–9 m/s in many areas of Albania. The first wind power auction took place in summer 2023 with three bidders awarded 222 MW capacity.
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