What is the role of energy transformation in Kosovo?

How is energy used in Kosovo? Total energy supply (TES) includes all the energy produced in or imported to a country, minus that which is exported or stored. It represents all the energy required to supply end users in the country.

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.

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.

Will lignite power plants close in Kosovo?

Meanwhile, the older of the two existing lignite power plants, Kosovo A, will have to close soon, implying a loss of 2,100 GWh annual supply, based on 2019 output. Kosovo’s two existing lignite power plants, Kosovo A and Kosovo B, were commissioned in the early 1970s and mid-1980s.

Should Kosovo invest in interconnection and micro-renewables?

Balancing the grid: Kosovo would benefit from additional investment in interconnection and micro-renewables as a cost-effective way to deliver at least an additional 1,000 GWh annually by 2030.