The bidder for kosovo s large-scale photovoltaic energy storage project

Will a 100 MW solar plant be built in Kosovo?

Kosovo’s first solar auction for the construction of a 100 MW solar plant in the town of Rahovec attracted six bids, as revealed earlier this week.

Is Kosovo planning a solar auction?

Kosovo is planning a series of auctions for renewable energy and battery energy storage systems. Minister of Economy Artane Rizvanolli has revealed plans for further procurement exercises for 950 MW of renewables, totaling €1.2 billion, after announcing the shortlisted bidders in the nation's first solar auction.

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:

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.

How much solar power will Kosovo have in 2022?

It is looking to add at least 1.2 MW of utility-scale wind and solar projects, alongside 100 MW of rooftop PV capacity. According to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), Kosovo had 10 MW of installed PV capacity at the end of 2022.

Will Kosovo invest in solar power projects in Pristina?

Another procurement exercise will seek to deploy a solar district heating project in Pristina. According to its energy strategy, Kosovo also plans to hold two auctions for battery storage projects with a cumulative capacity of 170 MW.