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Fossil Fuels

Lisafeldmann at 14:30, 29 October 2024

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Lisafeldmann at 11:47, 29 October 2024

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Lisafeldmann at 11:23, 29 October 2024

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Hector Alfaro at 08:39, 29 October 2024

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 == Energy Situation ==
-Almost 60% of the Albanian total energy supply is met through fossil fuels, mostly by oil. The share of modern renewables in final energy consumption in Albania is 42%. In terms of electricity generation, 98% of the electricity is generated from hydropower (2022), the remaining 2% come from Solar PV.<ref>https://www.iea.org/countries/albania</ref>
+Almost 60% of the Albanian total energy supply is met through fossil fuels, mostly by oil. The share of modern renewables in final energy consumption in Albania is 42%. In terms of electricity generation, 98% of the electricity is generated from hydropower (2022), the remaining 2% come from Solar PV.<ref name=":1">https://www.iea.org/countries/albania</ref>
 Albania has been working to diversify its energy sources and increase the share of renewable energy in its overall energy mix. Key renewable energy sources in Albania include hydropower, wind, and solar energy. Here are some key points regarding Albania's renewable energy situation:
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 == Fossil Fuels ==
+Almost 60% of the Albanian total energy supply is met through fossil fuels, mostly by oil.<ref name=":1" />
 == Greenhouse Gas Emissions ==
 Greenhouse gas emissions in Albania are around 5.20 MtCO2e (2016). Albania has calculated a potential emission reduction of 11.5% by 2030.

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 Albania is classified as a middle-income country and became an official candidate for accession to the European Union in 2014.<ref name=":0" />
 == Energy Situation ==
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 == Renewable Energy Potential ==
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 </div>As we can see, if Albania would use its entire technical potential,it would increase the generating power by 527%, and would become one of the key net exporter of the WB6 .
 == Fossil Fuels ==
 == Greenhouse Gas Emissions ==
 Greenhouse gas emissions in Albania are around 5.20 MtCO2e (2016). Albania has calculated a potential emission reduction of 11.5% by 2030.
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 == Key Problems of the Energy Sector ==
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 |The design of energy markets can impact the competitiveness of renewable energy. Ensuring fair market conditions and removing barriers to entry for renewable energy providers is essential.
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 == Policy Framework, Laws and Regulations ==
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 *[https://www.iea.org/policies/462-albanian-national-strategy-of-energy Albanian National Strategy of Energy  2003]
 *[https://www.iea.org/policies/5313-law-on-creating-facilitating-conditions-for-the-construction-of-new-sources-of-electricity-generation-law-no-8987 Law on creating facilitating conditions for the construction of new sources of electricity generation (Law No. 8987)]<span class="m-policy-listing-item__col m-policy-listing-item__col--country" data-sortable-key="country" data-sortable-value="Albania">Albania </span> <span class="m-policy-listing-item__col m-policy-listing-item__col--year" data-sortable-key="year" data-sortable-value="2002">2002 </span>
 == Institutional Set up and Key Actors in the Energy Sector ==
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 *[https://ndcpartnership.org/country/alb NDC Partnership Albania]
 *[https://climateknowledgeportal.worldbank.org/country/albania?_gl=1*heudrz*_gcl_au*MTE3OTM5MjUyMC4xNzI2NDc5OTcz World Bank Climate Change Knowledge Portal - Albania]<br />
 == References ==

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 *[http://en.openei.org/wiki/Albania Open EI:Albania]
 *[https://www.iea.org/countries/albania IEA: Albania]
-*[https://ndcpartnership.org/country/alb NDC Partnership Albania]<br />
+*[https://ndcpartnership.org/country/alb NDC Partnership Albania]
 == References ==

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 *[http://en.openei.org/wiki/Albania Open EI:Albania]
 *[https://www.iea.org/countries/albania IEA: Albania]
-*Energy Blog: [https://adviser.albaniaenergy.org|Albania Energy Market Blog by Lorenc Gordani]
+*[https://ndcpartnership.org/country/alb NDC Partnership Albania]<br />
 == References ==

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 The grid operator is obliged to connect to the system any renewable energy generating plant meeting the conditions for connection. Renewable energy is given priority with regard to grid connection and enjoys the priority of dispatch
-=== Support schemes ===
+=== Support Schemes ===
 The main supporting instrument for renewable energy sources in Albania is a feed-in tariff. Currently, the feed-in tariff has only been adopted for hydro-power plants.
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 == Introduction ==
-Albania is a country in Southeastern Europe, bordered by Montenegro to the northwest, Kosovo to the northeast, North Macedonia to the east, and Greece to the south and southeast.<ref>http://en.openei.org/wiki/Albania</ref>
+Albania is a country in Southeast Europe, bordered by Montenegro to the northwest, Kosovo to the northeast, North Macedonia to the east and Greece to the south. With an area of 28,748 km<sup>2</sup>,  it has a varied range of climatic, geological, hydrological and morphological conditions. Albania's landscapes range from rugged snow-capped mountains to fertile lowland plains extending from the Adriatic and Ionian seacoasts. Tirana is the capital and largest city in the country.<ref name=":0">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albania</ref>
-Albania is classified as a middle-income country and became an official candidate for accession to the European Union in 2014.<ref>https://climateknowledgeportal.worldbank.org/country/albania?_gl=1*heudrz*_gcl_au*MTE3OTM5MjUyMC4xNzI2NDc5OTcz</ref>
+Albania is classified as a middle-income country and became an official candidate for accession to the European Union in 2014.<ref name=":0" />
-About 60% of Albanian energy demand is met through the fossil fuels. In terms of electricity generation, about 90% of the electricity is generated from hydropower. With the ongoing climate change, energy security could become a critical concern in Albania.<ref>Albania Energy Sector. Retrieved from :http://bit.ly/1xE4dar </ref>
+== Energy Situation ==
+Almost 60% of the Albanian total energy supply is met through fossil fuels, mostly by oil. The share of modern renewables in final energy consumption in Albania is 42%. In terms of electricity generation, 98% of the electricity is generated from hydropower (2022), the remaining 2% come from Solar PV.<ref>https://www.iea.org/countries/albania</ref>
 Albania has been working to diversify its energy sources and increase the share of renewable energy in its overall energy mix. Key renewable energy sources in Albania include hydropower, wind, and solar energy. Here are some key points regarding Albania's renewable energy situation:

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 Like many countries, Albania faces challenges in terms of regulatory frameworks, financing, and infrastructure development. Overcoming these challenges is crucial for the successful deployment of renewable energy projects.
-=== Installed electricity capacity (MW) by Technology, Grid connection and Year ===
+=== Installed Electricity Capacity (MW) by Technology, Grid Connection and Year ===
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-=== Energy Loses ===
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-=== Transmission network ===
+=== Transmission Network ===
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-=== Technical potential and practical developments ===
+=== Technical Potential and Practical Developments ===
 Considering, that the point of reference for any investment decision has to do with the rate of return it directly makes fundamental the focus on the analyse of the technical potential of different resources.
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 </div>As we can see, if Albania would use its entire technical potential,ti would increase the generating power by 527%, and would become one of the key net exporter of the WB6 .
-=== Key Actors Energy Sector ===
+== Key Actors Energy Sector ==
-These key actors work together within the regulatory framework to ensure the efficient functioning, sustainability, and development of the energy market in Albania. Collaboration among these stakeholders is essential for achieving energy security, promoting renewable energy, and meeting the country's energy goals.
+The following key actors work together within the regulatory framework to ensure the efficient functioning, sustainability, and development of the energy market in Albania. Collaboration among these stakeholders is essential for achieving energy security, promoting renewable energy, and meeting the country's energy goals.
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 Last but not least important, regard the transport, there is a new law approved that establishes 10% of the amount of fuel consumed for transportation in-country should consist of biofuels by 2020. Other initiatives have to do with the smart cities, and electrical taxis or busses considers of the huge benefit that this has in Albania base to the high price of oil and low of the electricity as well as the target of 10% posted by consolidated NREAP 2019-2020.
-== Fossil Fuel ==
+== Fossil Fuels ==
-=== Greenhouse gas emissions ===
+== Greenhouse gas emissions ==
 Greenhouse gas emissions in Albania are around 5.20 MtCO2e (2016). Albania has calculated a potential emission reduction of 11.5% by 2030.
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 The grid operator is obliged to connect to the system any renewable energy generating plant meeting the conditions for connection. Renewable energy is given priority with regard to grid connection and enjoys the priority of dispatch
-==== Support schemes ====
+=== Support schemes ===
 The main supporting instrument for renewable energy sources in Albania is a feed-in tariff. Currently, the feed-in tariff has only been adopted for hydro-power plants.
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 <references />Further sources:
-* IRENA, Renewables Readiness Assessment: Albania, 2021
+* [https://www.irena.org/Publications/2021/March/Renewables-Readiness-Assessment-Albania IRENA, Renewables Readiness Assessment: Albania, 2021]
-* IRENA, Renewable Energy Prospects for Central and South-Eastern Europe Energy Connectivity (CESEC), 2020
+* [https://www.irena.org/Publications/2020/Oct/Renewable-Energy-Prospects-for-Central-and-South-Eastern-Europe-Energy-Connectivity-CESEC IRENA, Renewable Energy Prospects for Central and South-Eastern Europe Energy Connectivity (CESEC), 2020]
-* IRENA, Cost-competitive renewable power generation: Potential across South East Europe, 2017
+* [https://www.irena.org/publications/2017/Jan/Cost-competitive-renewable-power-generation-Potential-across-South-East-Europe IRENA, Cost-competitive renewable power generation: Potential across South East Europe, 2017]
 * LEGAL SOURCES ON RENEWABLE ENERGY res-legal.eu
-* Second and Third National Action Plan for Energy Efficiency for Albania, 2016-2020
+* [https://www.energy-community.org/dam/jcr:26c6c493-3b4b-43f9-a66f-43d5fca54e97/AL_2_3_NEEAP_Summary_112017.pdf Second and Third National Action Plan for Energy Efficiency for Albania, 2017-2020]
-* Energy Community, Albania
+* [https://www.energy-community.org/implementation/report/Albania.html Energy Community, Albania]
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