Will Kosovo build a battery energy storage system?

The government of Kosovo will build a battery energy storage system (BESS) with a capacity of 200MWh-plus to deal with the energy crisis.

What is the energy strategy for Kosovo?

The Kosovo energy strategy includes increasing RES capacity to 35% of electricity consumption by 2031. Aiming for 600 MW wind, 600 MW solar PV, 20 MW biomass & at least 100 MW of prosumer capacity, to reach a total installed RES capacity of 1600 MW by 2031. Lignite exploitation in Kosovo started in 1922.

Where does Kosovo get its power from?

The Kosovo A Power Station in Obilic. The country gets the bulk of its power from coal. Image: Flickr. The government of Kosovo this week announced it will build a battery energy storage system (BESS) with a capacity of 200MWh-plus to deal with the country’s energy crisis.

How inherited issues have affected the energy sector in Kosovo?

The inherited issues after the war in Kosovo and the transition period have had an immense effect on the progress of this sector. Regulation of activities in energy sector in Kosovo is a responsibility of the Energy Regulatory Office (ERO).

Why does Kosovo waste 30% of its available energy?

Today, Kosovo wastes 30% of its available energy due to energy efficiency, outdated infrastructure, and commercial losses such as theft. The outdated electrical grid and technical losses account for an additional 37% of energy waste.

Why are electricity prices increasing in Kosovo?

hen electricity prices have increased significantly.In general, the development of Kosovo's energy sector has lagged behind due to a lack of investments for almost four decades, while post-war interventions have been more focused on maintaining the functionality of outdated and poorly managed powe