Kosovo advanced energy technologies

Should Kosovo invest in energy transition beyond coal?

We find that Kosovo can seize on the readiness of international financial institutions and development banks to invest in the country’s energy transition beyond coal. Kosovo can use these funds to develop a world-class, energy-efficient, renewables-based economy.

Will electricity demand increase in Kosovo in 2030?

Electricity demand in Kosovo will increase as much as 20% by 2030, driven by income growth and gradual electrification of the wider energy sector, implying an additional 1,200 gigawatt-hour (GWh) annual demand in 2030. The intensity of electricity demand growth can be reduced by investment in networks and energy efficiency.

What energy sources can Kosovo use?

There are three main sources of energy Kosovo can potentially use to satisfy this demand—lignite, gas and renewables. Lignite: We no longer see any realistic prospect for external financing of a new lignite power plant in Kosovo.

How much does gas-fired energy cost in Kosovo?

According to the IEA, gas-fired generation has a levelised cost of energy (LCOE) of $90/MWh (~€76/MWh), but this does not include the large cost of new infrastructure that would be required to secure gas supply into Kosovo.

Does Kosovo have a renewable generating capacity target?

Kosovo had already achieved 24% renewables in 2016, as a result of a revision of its baseline data, rather than through investment in renewables. Kosovo has also set targets for renewable electrical generating capacity in 2020. Table 2 below compares those capacity targets with actual installed capacity, and the pipeline of upcoming projects.

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.