Does Kosovo have a battery storage plan?

According to its energy strategy, Kosovo also plans to hold two auctions for battery storage projects with a cumulative capacity of 170 MW. The minister expects that 45 MW/90 MWh and 125 MW/250 MWh battery storage procurement exercises will be launched this year in cooperation with US-based Millennium Challenge Corp. (MCC).

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.

What is Kosovo's Energy Strategy?

The energy strategy foresees 170 MW in battery operating power. In addition, procedures are scheduled to be announced in the fourth quarter for a solar power plant of 100 MW for government-controlled power utility Kosovo Energy Corp. (KEK) and a solar thermal system for district heating in Prishtina, according to Rizvanolli.

What can Kosovo do about tumbling battery costs?

Kosovo can also exploit tumbling battery costs to bolster this resource by developing a cutting-edge supply of electricity from domestic renewables plus storage, totalling an additional 1,500 GWh annually.

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.

Who owns the energy facilities in Kosovo?

Kosovo* will own the facilities, the ministry added. Economy minister Artane Rizvanolli said the program would back the independence of the national energy system and enable its transformation. The details will be made known after negotiations between the government and MCC, planned for May.