What is the Kosovo solar auction?

Conducted through an open and transparent process, the Kosovo solar auction will offer investors a number of critical advantages, including guaranteed price assurance, streamlined administrative procedures with government agencies, and no land acquisition costs. The Auction process is underway:

Will Kosovo offer a 100 MW solar PV project?

Kosovo is holding a competitive auction for a 100 MW solar PV project. This is a tremendous opportunity for the country to partner with international and local investors to expand renewable energy generation. As a first step, we encourage developers and investors to review the Contract Notice and Prospectus, available via the links below.

Does Kosovo have solar power?

Kosovo has the potential of capturing solar energy directly and converting it to electricity. The region of highest solar potential based on global horizontal irradiation is the southeastern part of Kosovo, centred around the city of Gjakova. Solar power is already used on the roofs of some buildings.

Will Kosovo use solar energy for district heating?

In late December 2022, Kosovo became the first country in the Western Balkans Economy to use solar energy for district heating. Kosovo’s Minister of Finance, Labour and Transfers, Hekuran Murati, said the project would ensure access to the central heating system for about 38,000 citizens.

How did Kosovo get its own energy system?

Kosovo was part of the Regional Energy Community and was connected with the regional system through interconnections with Serbia, North Macedonia, Montenegro and Albania. KOSTT made an agreement with ENTSO-E so Kosovo gets his own independent region of energy administration. Kosovo gets full independence and control of its energy industry.

How will e-auction work in Kosovo?

The Kosovo Public Procurement Regulatory Commission demonstrated how the e-auction will work and how it will ensure transparency and fairness. Representatives from EBRD, IFC, and the EU discussed their work in Kosovo, emphasized the potential positive impact of the auction, and expressed their readiness to support potential investors.