TIRANA, July 3 – Albania has fulfilled all legal obligations under the European Union’s Chapter 15 on energy after Parliament approved the new electricity sector law, Infrastructure and Energy Minister Enea Karakaçi said at the Energy Community Ministerial in Prishtina.
Karakaçi said the legislation completes the country’s legal package and places Albania, alongside Montenegro, among the region’s leaders in aligning energy legislation with European Union standards.
Meanwhile, the minister announced that solar power now generates more than 10% of Albania’s electricity. He said strong solar output allowed the country to stop operating the three hydropower plants on the Drin cascade on some summer days. The plants operate under KESH.
In addition, Karakaçi said Albania has already installed 650 MW of solar capacity. Authorities are also reviewing new solar and wind energy projects to expand renewable generation.
The minister also urged the European Union to speed up financial mechanisms for the Western Balkans. He said the region needs faster investment in energy interconnections to strengthen renewable energy integration.
Finally, Karakaçi highlighted regional cooperation as a key pillar of energy security. He said Albania remains committed to working with neighbouring countries and the European Union to strengthen energy security across Southeast Europe.
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