Renewable energy in Albania

[1] Albania relies mostly on hydroelectric resources, therefore, it has difficulties and shortages when water levels are low.

The climate in Albania is Mediterranean, so it possesses considerable potential for solar energy production.

Albanian has more potential for hydroelectric energy, but the decision to build more dams is not an easy one, since the country remains steadfast in safeguarding its natural beauty.

[9] In late 2023 the 140MW Karavasta solar power plant was completed, having taken Voltalia of France 15 months to build, it is the largest in Albania to date.

A 100 MW solar power project called Spitalla in Durrës area is planned to be built next.

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.

[11] The coastal lowlands and Southern, Eastern, and Northern Albania mountains are excellent areas for wind turbines.

[7] The first wind power auction took place in summer 2023 with three bidders awarded 222 MW capacity.