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Albania

Capital:

Tirana

Region:

Europe & Central Asia

Coordinates:

41.0000° N, 20.0000° E

Total Area (km²): It includes a country's total area, including areas under inland bodies of water and some coastal waterways.

28,750

Population: It is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship--except for refugees not permanently settled in the country of asylum, who are generally considered part of the population of their country of origin.

2,777,689 (2022)

Rural Population (% of total population): It refers to people living in rural areas as defined by national statistical offices. It is calculated as the difference between total population and urban population.

36 (2022)

GDP (current US$): It is the sum of gross value added by all resident producers in the economy plus any product taxes and minus any subsidies not included in the value of the products. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or for depletion and degradation of natural resources.

18,916,378,861 (2022)

GDP Per Capita (current US$): It is gross domestic product divided by midyear population

6,810.11 (2022)

Access to Electricity (% of population): It is the percentage of population with access to electricity.

100.00 (2021)

Energy Imports Net (% of energy use): It is estimated as energy use less production, both measured in oil equivalents. A negative value indicates that the country is a net exporter. Energy use refers to use of primary energy before transformation to other end-use fuels, which is equal to indigenous production plus imports and stock changes, minus exports and fuels supplied to ships and aircraft engaged in international transport.

13.80 (2014)

Fossil Fuel Energy Consumption (% of total): It comprises coal, oil, petroleum, and natural gas products.

61.42 (2014)

Source: World Bank

Introduction

Albania is a country in Southeastern Europe, bordered by Montenegro to the northwest, Kosovo to the northeast, Macedonia to the east, and Greece to the south and southeast.^[1]

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.^[2]

Country Overview

Albania like the rest of the Western Balkan has continued encourage foreign capital to enter the energy sector. In 2018, the net inflows of foreign direct investment amounted to 8% of the national GDP (IMF, 2018).^[3] Investments that have already reached above $ 1 billion in 2019.^[3]

A considerable interest that has made that electricity produced by private sector reached 43% of net domestic production in 2019. Notwithstanding which the country remains a net importer on average for around one-third of its needs. Notably, in 2019, drought-triggered electricity imports cost by € 209 million and put the power utility KESH and distribution operator into severe financial difficulty.

The development the energy sector has been a vital priority of any government, and a fundamental part of the economic development plans from the decades, which has been materialized, in government facilities and subsidies to support investments, accompanied with the creation of high quality technical and experienced workforce. The all have been materialised, in one of the long proven track records of successful foreign investment from countries in Europe's with the oldest tradition in the energy industry.^[4]

Energy Situation

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.

The country is predominantly mountainous, with eight major rivers crossing a basin with over 57% of its current administrative extension, with an average height by 700 m above sea level and a perennial flow by 1245 m3/s, for a combined water supply by 40 billion cubic meters yearly. Then, by first, the traditional sources developed in Albanian have been based on its hydroelectric potential.<^[3]

On regard, it can be said that today the total installed capacity has reached at 2400 MW. However, projects granted, but yet not developed, at 1485 MW (33%) and the hydropower potential studied still unexploited remains at around 615 MW (14%). Therefore, in a synthesis, considering the theoretical potential by 4500 MW, today, only 53% are exploited. As it is worth noting that the country can offer one of the lower cost of production (LCOE) of hydropower in the region starting from an average by 30 Euro/MWh.

Passing to alternative renewable, Albania has outstanding sun irradiation within most of its territory. The country has the highest number of sunshine hours per year in Europe. On average, there are around 286 days, with up to 2700 hours of sunshine per year. Therefore, it is an ideal place, where every hectare of land used can generate up to a quarter of a million euros yearly.

A vast possibility opens in PV considering that up to now less than 1% of total energy production came from solar generation. Until today have been installed only seven photovoltaic power plants up to 2 MW, covered by Feed-in Tariff of 100 Euro/MWh, and plenty of self-generation small installation estimated to around 45-50 MW.^[3]

Besides the above, according to preliminary zoned studies, currently, there is untapped technical potential for the deployment of solar PV of up to 2378 MW available with low cost of capital.^[3]

The wind potential as an energy resource is distributed throughout the territory, with an average annual wind speed among 6-8 m/s. Then, the huge amount of licenses are given calculated up to approximately 4200 MW. However, yet, no wind farm projects have been completed, but there is currently some project in the pipeline. In regard, at the begin of June, Prime minister has made public the preparation of the huge investment in a wind power plant (estimate to be among 150 MW). Even Tirana Water Supply and Sewerage (UKT) has opened a tender of wind feasibility project.

Passing to the natural gas it has some kind of historical tradition in Albania, and in last, the new development of the hydrocarbon sector has led to further associate reserves with oil. However, more important is that Albania is one of the transit countries for the Trans Adriatic Pipeline, carrying Azeri gas across Greece, to Italy and the rest of the EU. In January 2020, the Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy (MIE) has intensified the meeting with the highest represents of the sector in the US, discussing about the plans to make Albanian one of the main gates of the US LNG port projects in Europe.

In meanwhile, the country has an oil-fuelled power plant of capacity of 98 MW, representing 4% of the total installed capacity, which has not been put into use since its construction in 2011, (due to a failure in its cooling system). In January 2019, the MIE issued a tender inviting for a public-private partnership (PPP), to revive the power plant converting to a natural gas-fuelled plant. Failure of the first attempt of which will make possible in short the released of a new one. In the same time, particular interest presents the project in pipeline CCGT Korça by 480 MW proposed by Austrian company of IVICOM Holding, with feasibility financed by WB/IFC.^[3]

However, the Albania Gas Master Plan (GMP) 2017 sees the rising up to 2.4 bill/m³ within 2030. The current gas pipeline network of 498 km is mostly not operational. Nevertheless, a sector will have a great chance of developing due to the first quantities of natural gas (already introduced to the commissioning test of the new TAP gas pipeline). In regard, in parallel is going ahead with the Ionian Adriatic Pipeline (IAP) interconnectors and there is a possibility of the constructing of natural gas pipeline between Albania-Kosovo (AlKoGaz).^[5]

Renewable Energy

Valorisation of the small local particularities

In more, the energy market deep renovation on the renewable energies sees even the turning attention toward the regional peculiarities. A tendency that was finalised in the ambitious Consolidated National Action Plan on Renewable Energy Sources 2019-2020 (NREAP) 2020 that see to rise the use of biomass from 8 MW to 41 MW within 2020.^[3]

As well as in energy efficiency, there is a huge potential complete untouched. Then, in last period it starts with the approve the first troupe of auditors and manager of energy that will kick-off with the audit of around 10000 public building and the audit and managing of big consumers above the 3 mil/kWh (a threshold to be decrease at the 1 mil/kWh). Then, in regard, there are a huge of investments planned to be taken and more than 7 commercial banks that have prepared packages of support, based to incentive and grant offered by developing international banks.

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

Key Problems of the Energy Sector

Policy Framework, Laws and Regulations

The following policies are listed on th IEA homepage^[6]:

Legal Instruments

Now, as far as the future is concerned, new opportunities unfold from the transformations. Referring to the new strategy by 2030, it is planned to continue on the integration of two main pillars: which regard the completing the reforms of market liberalization in the context of regional integration, and the promotion of sustainable development, within five analytical scenarios, built to pave the way to the pursuit of the priorities that will be defined by concrete action plans prepared and presented by the interested private players.

On above, regarding the sustainability component, the last NREAP 2019-2020, confirm that renewable investments could continue to rely on incentives, fiscal and non-tax facilitations. In terms of target setting for renewable energy, it foresees a 38% of Albania’s gross final energy consumption by 2020. Further, according to the National Energy Strategy 2030, renewable energy share aims to raise at least 42% by 2030.^[3]

Enabling Frameworks

Until recently, Albania had a limited supportive regulatory framework for the deployment of renewable energy sources, other than hydropower since 2007. A change of game came with approving of the new RES law of the second generation in 2017. A legal framework that enables the feed-in tariff available for new and existing small hydropower plants with a capacity of up to 15 MW, but also the solar PV plants up to 2 MW and wind power plants of up to 3 MW.

A new framework that was followed by first with the agreement between the MIE and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (Ebrd) on May 6, 2017, and then the one of the Ebrd - Energy Community Secretariat (EnC) on June 9, 2017. The agreements that see the engagement to accompany the process bringing expertise, and overseeing the approval of competitions with transparency and full integrity to attract the interest of big international actors for the developing of 700 MW capacity in the PV worth half a billion euros by 2020.

A feed-in tariff support system

The above was finalised in Albania with the approve the new NREAP 2019-2020 that rises the PV capacity planned form 120 MW to 490 MW, the wind from 70 MW to 150 MW, and the biomass from 8 MW to 41 MW. Further, on, the mentioned strategy provides a solid framework that will also serve as a basis for the development of an integrated National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP) as the other union members within the end of 2020, which will serve as the base for the NREAP 2030.

Premium tariff/Contract for Difference

The larger renewable energy power plants are eligible for a Premium Tariff by a Contract for Difference (CfD). The tariff is determined in a competitive bidding auction process. The CfD, according to the RES Law 2017, is foreseen to have a duration of 15 years.^[7]

Institutional Set up in the Energy Sector

Further Information

Open EI:Albania
IEA: Albania
Energy Blog: Energy Market Blog by Lorenc Gordani

Reference

[1] ttp://en.openei.org/wiki/Albania

[2] Albania Energy Sector. Retrieved from :http://bit.ly/1xE4dar

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[4] ttps://adviser.albaniaenergy.org/en/2020/08/10/advlorencgordani/albania-toward-large-and-sustainable-developments-by-lorenc-gordani/

[5] ttps://adviser.albaniaenergy.org/en/2020/08/10/advlorencgordani/albania-toward-large-and-sustainable-developments-by-lorenc-gordani/

[6] IEA homepage https://www.iea.org/countries/albania

[7] ttps://adviser.albaniaenergy.org/en/2020/08/10/advlorencgordani/albania-toward-large-and-sustainable-developments-by-lorenc-gordani/

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 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>
+===== '''Country Overview''' =====
+Albania like the rest of the Western Balkan has continued encourage foreign capital to enter the energy sector. In 2018, the net inflows of foreign direct investment amounted to 8% of the national GDP (IMF, 2018).<ref name="Reference missing">Reference missing</ref> Investments that have already reached above $ 1 billion in 2019.<ref name="Reference missing">Reference missing</ref>
-===== '''Country Overview'''<br/> =====
-Albania like the rest of the Western Balkan has continued encourage foreign capital to enter the energy sector. In 2018, the net inflows of foreign direct investment amounted to 8% of the national GDP (IMF, 2018). Investments that have already reached above $ 1 billion in 2019.
 A considerable interest that has made that electricity produced by private sector reached 43% of net domestic production in 2019. Notwithstanding which the country remains a net importer on average for around one-third of its needs. Notably, in 2019, drought-triggered electricity imports cost by € 209 million and put the power utility KESH and distribution operator into severe financial difficulty.
-===== The development the energy sector has been a vital priority of any government, and a fundamental part of the economic development plans from the decades, which has been materialized, in government facilities and subsidies to support investments, accompanied with the creation of high quality technical and experienced workforce. The all have been materialised, in one of the long proven track records of successful foreign investment from countries in Europe's with the oldest tradition in the energy industry.<span style="font-size: 0.85em;"</span> =====
+The development the energy sector has been a vital priority of any government, and a fundamental part of the economic development plans from the decades, which has been materialized, in government facilities and subsidies to support investments, accompanied with the creation of high quality technical and experienced workforce. The all have been materialised, in one of the long proven track records of successful foreign investment from countries in Europe's with the oldest tradition in the energy industry.<ref>https://adviser.albaniaenergy.org/en/2020/08/10/advlorencgordani/albania-toward-large-and-sustainable-developments-by-lorenc-gordani/</ref>
-===== <span style="font-size: 0.85em;"Albania like the rest of the Western Balkan has continued encourage foreign capital to enter the energy sector. In 2018, the net inflows of foreign direct investment amounted to 8% of the national GDP (IMF, 2018). Investments that have already reached above $ 1 billion in 2019.</span><br/> =====
-A considerable interest that has made that electricity produced by private sector reached 43% of net domestic production in 2019. Notwithstanding which the country remains a net importer on average for around one-third of its needs. Notably, in 2019, drought-triggered electricity imports cost by € 209 million and put the power utility KESH and distribution operator into severe financial difficulty.
-The development the energy sector has been a vital priority of any government, and a fundamental part of the economic development plans from the decades, which has been materialized, in government facilities and subsidies to support investments, accompanied with the creation of high quality technical and experienced workforce. The all have been materialised, in one of the long proven track records of successful foreign investment from countries in Europe's with the oldest tradition in the energy industry.
+<br/>
 = Energy Situation =
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 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.
-The country is predominantly mountainous, with eight major rivers crossing a basin with over 57% of its current administrative extension, with an average height by 700 m above sea level and a perennial flow by 1245 m3/s, for a combined water supply by 40 billion cubic meters yearly. Then, by first, the traditional sources developed in Albanian have been based on its hydroelectric potential.
+The country is predominantly mountainous, with eight major rivers crossing a basin with over 57% of its current administrative extension, with an average height by 700 m above sea level and a perennial flow by 1245 m3/s, for a combined water supply by 40 billion cubic meters yearly. Then, by first, the traditional sources developed in Albanian have been based on its hydroelectric potential.<<ref name="Reference missing">Reference missing</ref>
 On regard, it can be said that today the total installed capacity has reached at 2400 MW. However, projects granted, but yet not developed, at 1485 MW (33%) and the hydropower potential studied still unexploited remains at around 615 MW (14%). Therefore, in a synthesis, considering the theoretical potential by 4500 MW, today, only 53% are exploited. As it is worth noting that the country can offer one of the lower cost of production (LCOE) of hydropower in the region starting from an average by 30 Euro/MWh.
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 Passing to alternative renewable, Albania has outstanding sun irradiation within most of its territory. The country has the highest number of sunshine hours per year in Europe. On average, there are around 286 days, with up to 2700 hours of sunshine per year. Therefore, it is an ideal place, where every hectare of land used can generate up to a quarter of a million euros yearly.
-A vast possibility opens in PV considering that up to now less than 1% of total energy production came from solar generation. Until today have been installed only seven photovoltaic power plants up to 2 MW, covered by Feed-in Tariff of 100 Euro/MWh, and plenty of self-generation small installation estimated to around 45-50 MW.
+A vast possibility opens in PV considering that up to now less than 1% of total energy production came from solar generation. Until today have been installed only seven photovoltaic power plants up to 2 MW, covered by Feed-in Tariff of 100 Euro/MWh, and plenty of self-generation small installation estimated to around 45-50 MW.<ref name="Reference missing">Reference missing</ref>
-Besides the above, according to preliminary zoned studies, currently, there is untapped technical potential for the deployment of solar PV of up to 2378 MW available with low cost of capital.
+Besides the above, according to preliminary zoned studies, currently, there is untapped technical potential for the deployment of solar PV of up to 2378 MW available with low cost of capital.<ref name="Reference missing">Reference missing</ref>
 The wind potential as an energy resource is distributed throughout the territory, with an average annual wind speed among 6-8 m/s. Then, the huge amount of licenses are given calculated up to approximately 4200 MW. However, yet, no wind farm projects have been completed, but there is currently some project in the pipeline. In regard, at the begin of June, Prime minister has made public the preparation of the huge investment in a wind power plant (estimate to be among 150 MW). Even Tirana Water Supply and Sewerage (UKT) has opened a tender of wind feasibility project.
@@ Line 51: / Line 44: @@
 Passing to the natural gas it has some kind of historical tradition in Albania, and in last, the new development of the hydrocarbon sector has led to further associate reserves with oil. However, more important is that Albania is one of the transit countries for the Trans Adriatic Pipeline, carrying Azeri gas across Greece, to Italy and the rest of the EU. In January 2020, the Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy (MIE) has intensified the meeting with the highest represents of the sector in the US, discussing about the plans to make Albanian one of the main gates of the US LNG port projects in Europe.
-In meanwhile, the country has an oil-fuelled power plant of capacity of 98 MW, representing 4% of the total installed capacity, which has not been put into use since its construction in 2011, (due to a failure in its cooling system). In January 2019, the MIE issued a tender inviting for a public-private partnership (PPP), to revive the power plant converting to a natural gas-fuelled plant. Failure of the first attempt of which will make possible in short the released of a new one. In the same time, particular interest presents the project in pipeline CCGT Korça by 480 MW proposed by Austrian company of IVICOM Holding, with feasibility financed by WB/IFC.
+In meanwhile, the country has an oil-fuelled power plant of capacity of 98 MW, representing 4% of the total installed capacity, which has not been put into use since its construction in 2011, (due to a failure in its cooling system). In January 2019, the MIE issued a tender inviting for a public-private partnership (PPP), to revive the power plant converting to a natural gas-fuelled plant. Failure of the first attempt of which will make possible in short the released of a new one. In the same time, particular interest presents the project in pipeline CCGT Korça by 480 MW proposed by Austrian company of IVICOM Holding, with feasibility financed by WB/IFC.<ref name="Reference missing">Reference missing</ref>
-However, the Albania Gas Master Plan (GMP) 2017 sees the rising up to 2.4 bill/m<sup>3</sup> within 2030. The current gas pipeline network of 498 km is mostly not operational. Nevertheless, a sector will have a great chance of developing due to the first quantities of natural gas (already introduced to the commissioning test of the new TAP gas pipeline). In regard, in parallel is going ahead with the Ionian Adriatic Pipeline (IAP) interconnectors and there is a possibility of the constructing of natural gas pipeline between Albania-Kosovo (AlKoGaz).
+However, the Albania Gas Master Plan (GMP) 2017 sees the rising up to 2.4 bill/m<sup>3</sup> within 2030. The current gas pipeline network of 498 km is mostly not operational. Nevertheless, a sector will have a great chance of developing due to the first quantities of natural gas (already introduced to the commissioning test of the new TAP gas pipeline). In regard, in parallel is going ahead with the Ionian Adriatic Pipeline (IAP) interconnectors and there is a possibility of the constructing of natural gas pipeline between Albania-Kosovo (AlKoGaz).<ref>https://adviser.albaniaenergy.org/en/2020/08/10/advlorencgordani/albania-toward-large-and-sustainable-developments-by-lorenc-gordani/</ref>
 = Renewable Energy =
+===== '''Valorisation of the small local particularities''' =====
+In more, the energy market deep renovation on the renewable energies sees even the turning attention toward the regional peculiarities. A tendency that was finalised in the ambitious Consolidated National Action Plan on Renewable Energy Sources 2019-2020 (NREAP) 2020 that see to rise the use of biomass from 8 MW to 41 MW within 2020.<ref name="Reference missing">Reference missing</ref>
+As well as in energy efficiency, there is a huge potential complete untouched. Then, in last period it starts with the approve the first troupe of auditors and manager of energy that will kick-off with the audit of around 10000 public building and the audit and managing of big consumers above the 3 mil/kWh (a threshold to be decrease at the 1 mil/kWh). Then, in regard, there are a huge of investments planned to be taken and more than 7 commercial banks that have prepared packages of support, based to incentive and grant offered by developing international banks.
+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.
+<br/>
 = Fossil Fuel =
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 = Key Problems of the Energy Sector =
-= Policy Framework, Laws and Regulations =
+= Policy Framework, Laws and Regulations<br/> =
-====== '''A. Legal Instruments''' ======
+The following policies are listed on th IEA homepage<ref>IEA homepage https://www.iea.org/countries/albania</ref>:<br/>
+*<div class="m-policy-listing-item-row__content"><div class="m-policy-listing-item__col m-policy-listing-item__col--policy" data-sortable-key="policy">[https://www.iea.org/policies/6491-albania-first-solar-pv-auction-july-2018 Albania First Solar PV Auction (July 2018)]</div></div>
+*<div class="m-policy-listing-item-row__content"><div class="m-policy-listing-item__col m-policy-listing-item__col--policy" data-sortable-key="policy">[https://www.iea.org/policies/5534-national-energy-policy-2013 National Energy Policy 2013]</div></div>
+*<div class="m-policy-listing-item-row__content"><div class="m-policy-listing-item__col m-policy-listing-item__col--policy" data-sortable-key="policy">[https://www.iea.org/policies/6346-order-iet18822014-of-14-october-electricity-generated-by-means-of-non-renewable-fuels-in-ste-and-hybrid-installations Order IET/1882/2014 of 14 October. Electricity generated by means of non-renewable fuels in STE and hybrid installations]</div></div>
+*<div class="m-policy-listing-item-row__content"><span class="m-policy-listing-item__col m-policy-listing-item__col--jurisdiction" data-sortable-key="jurisdiction" data-sortable-value="National">[https://www.iea.org/policies/1957-national-energy-efficiency-action-plan-2010-2018 National Energy Efficiency Action Plan 2010-2018]</span></div>
+*<div class="m-policy-listing-item-row__content"><span class="m-policy-listing-item__col m-policy-listing-item__col--country" data-sortable-key="country" data-sortable-value="Albania"></span><span class="m-policy-listing-item__col m-policy-listing-item__col--jurisdiction" data-sortable-key="jurisdiction" data-sortable-value="National"></span>[https://www.iea.org/policies/3347-albanian-law-of-energy-efficiency-2005 Albanian Law of Energy Efficiency 2005]</div>
+*<div class="m-policy-listing-item-row__content"><span class="m-policy-listing-item__col m-policy-listing-item__col--country" data-sortable-key="country" data-sortable-value="Albania"></span><span class="m-policy-listing-item__col m-policy-listing-item__col--jurisdiction" data-sortable-key="jurisdiction" data-sortable-value="National"></span>[https://www.iea.org/policies/462-albanian-national-strategy-of-energy Albanian National Strategy of Energy  2003]</div>
+*<div class="m-policy-listing-item-row__content"><div class="m-policy-listing-item__col m-policy-listing-item__col--policy" data-sortable-key="policy">[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><span class="m-policy-listing-item__col m-policy-listing-item__col--jurisdiction" data-sortable-key="jurisdiction" data-sortable-value="National"></span><br/></div></div>
+== '''Legal Instruments''' ==
 Now, as far as the future is concerned, new opportunities unfold from the transformations. Referring to the new strategy by 2030, it is planned to continue on the integration of two main pillars: which regard the completing the reforms of market liberalization in the context of regional integration, and the promotion of sustainable development, within five analytical scenarios, built to pave the way to the pursuit of the priorities that will be defined by concrete action plans prepared and presented by the interested private players.
-On above, regarding the sustainability component, the last NREAP 2019-2020, confirm that renewable investments could continue to rely on incentives, fiscal and non-tax facilitations. In terms of target setting for renewable energy, it foresees a 38% of Albania’s gross final energy consumption by 2020. Further, according to the National Energy Strategy 2030, renewable energy share aims to raise at least 42% by 2030.
+On above, regarding the sustainability component, the last NREAP 2019-2020, confirm that renewable investments could continue to rely on incentives, fiscal and non-tax facilitations. In terms of target setting for renewable energy, it foresees a 38% of Albania’s gross final energy consumption by 2020. Further, according to the National Energy Strategy 2030, renewable energy share aims to raise at least 42% by 2030.<ref name="Reference missing">Reference missing</ref>
-====== '''B. Enabling Frameworks''' ======
+== '''Enabling Frameworks''' ==
 Until recently, Albania had a limited supportive regulatory framework for the deployment of renewable energy sources, other than hydropower since 2007. A change of game came with approving of the new RES law of the second generation in 2017. A legal framework that enables the feed-in tariff available for new and existing small hydropower plants with a capacity of up to 15 MW, but also the solar PV plants up to 2 MW and wind power plants of up to 3 MW.
@@ Line 77: / Line 90: @@
 A new framework that was followed by first with the agreement between the MIE and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (Ebrd) on May 6, 2017, and then the one of the Ebrd - Energy Community Secretariat (EnC) on June 9, 2017. The agreements that see the engagement to accompany the process bringing expertise, and overseeing the approval of competitions with transparency and full integrity to attract the interest of big international actors for the developing of 700 MW capacity in the PV worth half a billion euros by 2020.
-====== '''C. A feed-in tariff support system''' ======
+== '''A feed-in tariff support system''' ==
 The above was finalised in Albania with the approve the new NREAP 2019-2020 that rises the PV capacity planned form 120 MW to 490 MW, the wind from 70 MW to 150 MW, and the biomass from 8 MW to 41 MW. Further, on, the mentioned strategy provides a solid framework that will also serve as a basis for the development of an integrated National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP) as the other union members within the end of 2020, which will serve as the base for the NREAP 2030.
-====== '''D. Premium tariff/Contract for Difference''' ======
+== '''Premium tariff/Contract for Difference''' ==
-The larger renewable energy power plants are eligible for a Premium Tariff by a Contract for Difference (CfD). The tariff is determined in a competitive bidding auction process. The CfD, according to the RES Law 2017, is foreseen to have a duration of 15 years.<references /><references /><references /><references /><references /><references /><ref>https://adviser.albaniaenergy.org/en/2020/08/10/advlorencgordani/albania-toward-large-and-sustainable-developments-by-lorenc-gordani/</ref><ref name="https://adviser.albaniaenergy.org/en/2020/08/10/advlorencgordani/albania-toward-large-and-sustainable-developments-by-lorenc-gordani/" />
+The larger renewable energy power plants are eligible for a Premium Tariff by a Contract for Difference (CfD). The tariff is determined in a competitive bidding auction process. The CfD, according to the RES Law 2017, is foreseen to have a duration of 15 years.<ref>https://adviser.albaniaenergy.org/en/2020/08/10/advlorencgordani/albania-toward-large-and-sustainable-developments-by-lorenc-gordani/</ref>
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 = Further Information =
-<blockquote>
-*[http://en.openei.org/wiki/Albania Open EI:Albania]
+*[http://en.openei.org/wiki/Albania Open EI:Albania]<br/>
-*[http://www.iea.org/countries/non-membercountries/albania/ IEA: Albania]
+*[https://www.iea.org/countries/albania IEA: Albania]<br/>
-</blockquote>
+*Energy Blog: [https://adviser.albaniaenergy.org|Albania Energy Market Blog by Lorenc Gordani]
+*<br/>
+<br/>
 = Reference =
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Country Overview

Energy Situation

Technical potential and practical developments

Renewable Energy

Valorisation of the small local particularities

Fossil Fuel

Key Problems of the Energy Sector

Policy Framework, Laws and Regulations

Legal Instruments

Enabling Frameworks

A feed-in tariff support system

Premium tariff/Contract for Difference

Institutional Set up in the Energy Sector

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