Albanian families install solar photovoltaic panels

Tirana, July 12, 2024 — Solar panel use in Albanian homes has risen sharply due to lower costs and government support, experts say. Recent Census data from late June shows that 11.4% of Albanian families now use solar panels, up from 2.7% in 2011. 3.3 PV Technology in Albania 3.3.1 Solar Resource Potential Albania has a favorable solar resource potential, making it suitable for the implementation of solar PV technology. Some key points regarding the solar resource potential in Albania are: Solar Irradiation Levels: Albania receives a substantial amount of solar irradiation due to its ...

Is solar a viable alternative to electricity in Albania?

A move toward more solar is partly an attempt to diversify Albania’s electricity sources. In “ Evaluation and integration of photovoltaic (PV) systems in Albanian energy landscape,” which was recently published in Solar Compass, the scientists said that solar is an adaptable and affordable alternative, given Albania’s sunny climate.

How much do solar panels cost in Albania?

Solar panels are sold for around 140,000 Albanian lek in the market, but citizens have paid 42,000 Albanian lek, with the remaining amount covered by the Government through one of the seven licensed service companies. For the year 2024, there is no set date yet for the opening and closing of applications.

Could solar power reduce Albania's reliance on energy imports?

Albanian researchers say that solar could be key to reducing Albania’s reliance on energy imports, but the nation will need to invest in grid infrastructure, streamline laws, and enhance access to funding to support deployment.

What incentives are there for PV development in Albania?

There are already incentives in place to bolster PV development in Albania across three mechanisms: net metering for PV systems up to 500 kW, feed-in tariffs (FiTs) for projects of up to 2 MW, and an auction scheme for large-scale solar facilities.

How to accelerate the solar photovoltaic market?

To further accelerate the solar photovoltaic market, the draft of the financing mechanism was provided by the end of February 2023. The work is continuing for the provision of governmental decrees following the new Law on Renewable Energy Resources (24/2023 adopted): detailed specification and content of two regulations drafted.

When will GSOL install a solar photovoltaic system?

The GSOL Energy, an international company, has been contracted to begin procuring and installing ten pilot grid-connected solar photovoltaic systems. We expect the installation process to conclude by the end of November 2023. Additionally, ongoing consultations are held with the National Energy Efficiency Agency.

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