What energy sources can Kosovo use?

There are three main sources of energy Kosovo can potentially use to satisfy this demand—lignite, gas and renewables. Lignite: We no longer see any realistic prospect for external financing of a new lignite power plant in Kosovo.

How can Kosovo reduce its electricity consumption by 2030?

Investment in energy efficiency: Incremental investment in public and residential buildings, including district heating, could reduce Kosovo’s national electricity consumption by about 600 GWh by 2030, according to the World Bank options study.

Why is it important for Kosovo's Electricity Networks to be flexible?

As the global market share of variable renewable generation and electric vehicles continues to gain momentum, it becomes increasingly important for Kosovo’s electricity networks to have sufficient flexibility and resilience to deal with greater supply and demand variability.

How can a large-scale battery installation benefit Kosovo?

For Kosovo, deploying large-scale battery installations with new renewable generation is an opportunity to capitalise on access to low-cost, forward-looking energy technology that can bring new technical skills, knowledge and jobs to the economy, while also delivering clean, domestically produced and low-cost electricity for its people.

How much does gas-fired energy cost in Kosovo?

According to the IEA, gas-fired generation has a levelised cost of energy (LCOE) of $90/MWh (~€76/MWh), but this does not include the large cost of new infrastructure that would be required to secure gas supply into Kosovo.

Is Kosovo a member of the Energy Community?

Kosovo is a member of the Energy Community, an international organisation that brings together the European Union and its neighbours in southeast Europe to create an integrated pan-European energy market. The organisation was founded by the 2006 Energy Community Treaty to extend the EU internal energy market to southeast Europe.