Photovoltaic energy storage system kosovo

What is a photovoltaic system in Kosovo?

The project is an important milestone for the transition of the energy supply in the Western Balkan countries towards a sustainable electricity supply. This is the first large-scale photovoltaic system in Kosovo that can increase the installed capacity of photovoltaic energy from the current 10.1 MW (2022) to up to 110.1 MW.

Can a large-scale photovoltaic system increase energy capacity in Kosovo?

This is the first large-scale photovoltaic system in Kosovo that can increase the installed capacity of photovoltaic energy from the current 10.1 MW (2022) to up to 110.1 MW. The project contributes to the achievement of these following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals:

Does Kosovo have solar power?

Kosovo has the potential of capturing solar energy directly and converting it to electricity. The region of highest solar potential based on global horizontal irradiation is the southwestern part of Kosovo, centred around the city of Gjakova. Solar power is already used on the roofs of some buildings.

How will a solar power plant benefit Kosovo?

The solar power plant will help save more than 130,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually. In total, 152 GWh of green electricity will be produced annually, benefiting Kosovo households, public institutions and companies. Power outages are expected to be less frequent in the future.

Does Kosovo have a green energy system?

Kosovo still generates electricity primarily from coal-fired power plants, but a rapid expansion of green energy is aiming to change this. A photovoltaic system is being built on the areas where ash from the two coal-fired power plants at Kosovo A was previously deposited.

Could a battery storage system save Kosovo's Energy costs?

In fact, a 2018 study by the World Bank, which had for years supported the construction of Kosova e Re, found that if taking carbon and pollution costs into account, a combination of renewables and battery storage would be the most cost-effective solution for Kosovo’s electricity sector.