How much does electricity cost in Kosovo?

In Kosovo, the price per kilowatt/hour is 6 cents, which is almost five times lower than in Romania, where 1 kilowatt/hour costs 29 cents. According to the Statistics Office of the European Commission (Eurostat), Kosovo convincingly had the cheapest electricity prices in Europe for the year 2022, when the last annual measurements were made.

What is Kosovo's Electricity Supply Chain?

Kosovo’s electricity supply chain (ESC) includes both public and private firms. Electricity production is dominated by a publicly owned enterprise (POE), Kosovo Energy Corporation (KEK), Sources: Kosovo authorities and IMF staff calculations. Note: KOS A and KOS B refer to state-owned coal-based generation plants (“Kosova A and B”).

Who is responsible for electricity distribution in Kosovo?

KOSTT, as the system’s transmission and system operator (TSO), balances electricity generation and loads. Electricity Distribution Services in Kosovo (KEDS, a privately-owned firm) oversees distribution. The same firm owns KESCO (Kosovo Electricity Supply Hours Sources: Kosovo authorities and IMF staff calculations.

Is biomass a source of electricity in Kosovo?

Traditional biomass – the burning of charcoal, crop waste, and other organic matter – is not included. This can be an important source in lower-income settings. Kosovo: How much of the country’s electricity comes from nuclear power? Nuclear power – alongside renewables – is a low-carbon source of electricity.

How has the war in Ukraine impacted Kosovo's Energy Sector?

ABSTRACT: Since the start of the war in Ukraine, electricity prices in Europe have increased and become more volatile. This coupled with unreliable domestic electricity supply has led to significant stress for Kosovo’s energy sector and budget.

How much energy does Kosovo import in 2022?

Kosovo’s net energy imports are projected to have reached 12.5 percent of GDP in 2022, up 3.5 percentage points (pp) with respect to 2021, despite a 35 percent decrease in electricity imports and 5 percent decrease in fuel imports. 4. Kosovo’s electricity supply chain (ESC) includes both public and private firms.