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 produces electricity in Kosovo?

A few private firms also produce electricity (wind-based, run-of-the-river hydro-electric, and solar). Transmission and operation are performed by Kosovo’s Transmission System and Market Operator (KOSTT, a POE), a member of ENTSO-E (the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity).

Does Kosovo import oil?

There are also no local oil refining facilities; thus, petroleum-related imports are mostly of refined products. 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.

Why is lignite a problem in Kosovo?

Despite having the 5th largest global reserves of lignite coal, lignite’s low-energy content and Kosovo’s inadequate infrastructure have prevented exports at a meaningful scale, along with actions by other countries to reduce carbon emissions and move away from coal use. However, lignite is used to generate more than

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.