Where will a solar plant be built in Kosovo?

The solar plant is planned to be built in southwestern Kosovo and to come online next year. The CEO of KOSTT, Mustafa Hasani, left, and the director of Solar Energy Group Europe sh p k, Egbert Schnuse. Image: KOSTT

How much solar power does Kosovo have?

Kosovo had just 7 MW of installed PV capacity at the end of 2019, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency. The country recently raised its renewable energy target to an additional 400 MW of capacity by 2026. That would be enough to meet a quarter of its power demand and would reduce dependence on aging coal-fired power plants.

Where does Kosovo get its electricity?

Most of Kosovo’s electricity is supplied as imports or from two lignite-fired thermal power plants, the 40-year-old Kosovo A Power Station (with a 345 MW generation capacity) near Pristina, and the upgraded, 27-year-old Kosovo B Power Station (540 MW) in Obilić. This content is protected by copyright and may not be reused.

Will Kosovo's first large scale solar park be built?

No further details were revealed on the project. When built, the plant will be Kosovo's first large scale solar park. The Kosovar government has made several attempts to support small sized and utility scale solar in the past. These efforts, however, have produced little results to date.

Who is Unisolar?

Based on previous personal experiences in energy systems and having it all the necessary European qualifications for photovoltaic systems, the two co-founders established company Unisolar L.L.C., with the aim of reaching the heights of a successful business in the field of renewable energy in Kosovo and wider.

When will Kosovar's first large scale solar plant be built?

The plant is scheduled to begin commercial operations in 2022. No further details were revealed on the project. When built, the plant will be Kosovo's first large scale solar park. The Kosovar government has made several attempts to support small sized and utility scale solar in the past.