Is Albania a good place to invest in renewables?
Opportunities for renewables, and especially for solar and wind energy, are extensive in Albania. According to IRENA’s Renewables Readiness Assessment report (), the solar radiation is very high throughout most of its territory, with the country enjoying some of Europe’s highest number of sunshine hours per year.
Why is planning important in Albania's energy sector?
Planning is thus crucial in avoiding piecemeal development approaches, ad-hoc decision making, and contradictory investments and development support. Albania’s energy sector is guided by its National Energy Sector Strategy , along with the National Renewable Energy Action Plan - and the Gas Master Plan.
How can Albania solve the energy crisis?
In addition to eliminating the electricity deficit and taking electrification to new sectors, Albania can increase its potential to unlock new industries and investment using clean energy. The country can explore opportunities to produce green hydrogen through solar and wind power.
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.
What are the opportunities for solar energy deployment in Albania?
Opportunities for the deployment of solar energy are extensive. Albania’s solar insolation is very high throughout most of its territory at more than 1 500 kWh/m2 annually, with peaks of 1 753 kWh/m2 annually, particularly in the western part of the country.
How can Albania achieve a more diversified energy mix?
Albania’s path towards a more diversified energy mix requires an accelerated uptake of renewable energy in end-use sectors such as transport, and heating and cooling.
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