Are wind power projects a good opportunity for North Macedonia?

Nevertheless, for the time being, there is no visible resistance and wind potential remains. Just as with any future exploitation of renewable energy, wind power projects can be a good opportunity for citizen participation and creation of energy communities in North Macedonia.

What is the solar power potential of North Macedonia?

Solar power potential The solar potential of North Macedonia is clearly the most prominent clean energy resource in the country.

Should North Macedonia accelerate the transition to renewables?

Like others in the region, North Macedonia must balance its need to rapidly accelerate the transition to renewables to secure its energy future with the need to ensure that future is one where both the country’s nature and people thrive.

Is North Macedonia reliant on fossil fuels?

According to the national and international statistics, such as those run by the World Data and the International Energy Agency, North Macedonia remains reliant on fossil fuels28. Majority of its total energy mix, both on supply and demand side, still falls under the category of fossil fuels (Figure 2), mostly due to the usage of coal and oil.

Is North Macedonia a good place to invest in solar power?

For small-scale investments, the market remains a battlefield where larger energy players are bound to win. The fact that North Macedonia, within a very short period, got on the way of securing over 135MW of installed capacity for solar power should be celebrated.

What's wrong with North Macedonia?

A downside of the current situation in North Macedonia, in spite of its determination for intensified energy transition while harmonizing policies in accordance with the EU recommendations12, is that the country is still struggling with air pollution, waste management issues, and poorly managed energy market liberalization.