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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.

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.

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.

Did North Macedonia change its energy regulations?

There were no major energy legislative changes, but North Macedonia continued to harmonize its energy regulations with the EU Energy Community’s Third Energy Package (TEP). North Macedonia’s state-owned power company was unbundled and partially privatized in the early 2000s.

Can North Macedonia democratize the energy transition?

The country sure gives a leading example among the Western Balkans countries with its prospects for accelerated energy transition. The potential for establishing energy communities that could use the solar, wind or hydropower resources is a great opportunity for North Macedonia to democratize the process.