How can Kosovo improve its solar and wind power system?

As Kosovo increases the share of solar and wind, it will need to put far greater emphasis on power system integration and on other aspects such as real-time weather forecasting in order to better govern the transition while maintaining reliability.

Will electricity demand increase in Kosovo?

Note however that most analyses of Kosovo’s future electricity demand are based on recent historical patterns of electricity demand growth and largely ignore the role of electric mobility as well as the potential of heat pumps and other forms of electric heating to increase demand in the coming decades. World Bank, (2018).

How will lignite affect Kosovo's power system?

While lignite has long been the bedrock of electricity supply in Kosovo, the future operation of the electricity system will rely more heavily on renewables such as solar and wind power. This has important implications for power system development, as well as for power system planning.

How much solar power does Kosovo have?

With regard to solar power, Kosovo’s installed capacity at the end of 2020 stood at 20,9MW, the bulk of which are sited at agricultural facilities throughout the country. However, a few recently announced solar power projects are poised to increase that number significantly.9

Can pumped hydro storage be used in Kosovo?

In Kosovo’s case, the use of pumped hydro storage could potentially be feasible, but given the range of flexibility options available, it should not be considered necessary to achieving Kosovo’s overall energy transition objectives.

How can Kosovo increase power flexibility?

Another way to increase flexibility is the continued expansion of transmission capacity with neighbouring countries. Kosovo has recently completed a transmission line to Albania, which enables it to operate as an integrated regulatory zone with Albania featuring greater two-way power flows.