What is Albania's energy sector strategy?

In 2018, Albania adopted its National Energy Sector Strategy, which examined various energy development scenarios and set forth a series of key indicators and objectives that will shape Albanian’s energy sector over the period from 2018 to 2030 (Table 2). Most notably, the strategy stipulated a 42% share of renewable energy in the TPES by 2030.

Why is the power sector struggling in Albania?

This signals the power sector’s extreme vulnerability to climatic changes and the urgent need to diversify away from hydropower to ensure energy supply security. The electricity system in Albania is also suffering from high losses.

What is Albania's energy mix?

Hydropower accounts for the largest share of the country’s electricity generation, representing around 95% of the Albania’s installed power capacity. This means Albania’s energy mix has one of the highest shares of renewable energy in South East Europe; however, it is also highly dependent on annual rainfall.

How will Eem help Albania?

In this regard, the proposed scenarios will help Albania in the process of creating a supportive domestic energy market, ensuring energy supply, a healthier indoor and outdoor environment (GHG emissions reduction), and a lot of benefits in terms of new jobs that would be created if EEM are applied.

How much energy does Albania use?

In Albania, the household sector is fragile and accounts for approximately one-fourth of the country's total final energy consumption (TFEC) and historically occupies 36 %–38.76 % of the total electricity consumption in Albania [23, 24].

Should Albania's energy mix include more renewables?

While Albania’s energy mix already features one of the highest shares of renewables in the region owing to its extensive installed hydropower capacity, the essential need remains for a more secure, cost-competitive national energy supply. Diversifying the electricity mix to include more renewables would strengthen Albania’s energy security.