Official figure refutation / Hydropower concession river
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09/12/19

By Artan Rama / Total number of hydropower plants approved by the Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy has reached 714. The figure, about twice as high as the data provided by the authorities, corresponds to 259 final contracts and 132 preliminary agreements signed over the last two decades. Currently, the government is careful to report a lower figure in the number of plants that generate electricity from hydropower sources.

In January, Belinda Balluku, the newly appointed Minister of Infrastructure and Energy, publicly announced the figure of 440. But this turns out to be incorrect, as it only refers to data from the Concession Treatment Agency (ATRAKO). ATRAKO's figure, which, however, is still higher (466), reflects 90 percent of the contracts signed by 2013.

According to the ATRAKO Schedule, —a World Bank Transparency Initiative implemented by the Ministry of Economy — the number of concessionary contracts in the field of hydropower, signed so far, between the Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy and private companies is 185 responds to a total of 466 registered hydropower plants.

The last entry on the list concerns the concession for the construction of the Kalivac Dam, signed last June.

But where is the rest of the hydropower plants?

They are on the list of new electricity generation capacities, with installed power of less than 2 MW and not subject to concession, approved in accordance with the Decision of the Council of Ministers no. 822, dated 7.10.2015, “On the approval of new capacity building procedures…”. This list, not yet public (but provided through a court ruling following refusal of access by the Ministry of Energy), includes 73 new contracts responding to 79 hydropower plants and a register of 132 unsolicited proposals to build power plants. that have been approved in advance and that respond to the other 144 hydropower plants.

At the end of 2015, the Rama government avoided the concession method for the approval of hydropower plants, but did not withhold further approval. The government "privileged" private companies, excluding investors from bidding and simplified procedures, passing the power of approval to the energy minister rather than to the specialized bid evaluation commission. By DCM 822/2015, HPPs below 2 MW were awarded to the first applicant, without any genuine competition between interested investors, as in the case of HPPs, approved through the concession contract.

Since then, excluding the first half of 2019, when the Ministry of Energy announced the temporary freezing of licensing documentation, the intensity of approval has been high. In the last three years alone, 223 hydropower plants were approved, approximately six per month. Meanwhile, the further process, complete contracting of hydropower plants is ongoing, so far, for all three approved hydropower plants, the ministry has managed to sign a final contract.

2017 is the busiest, with 60 percent of the total number of approved hydropower plants.




AtRAKO List, 2009 and 2013, result in the highest number of contracts signed. All three of these years (along with 2017) have been electoral years.




The last hydropower plants belong to a concessionary contract signed in 2002 between the Ministry of Industry and Energy and the Italian company Essegei srl for the use of twenty-five domestic hydropower plants built during the communist period, most of which were damaged over the years and in the '00s, most of them were out of order.


So far, authorities have canceled only three hydropower plants (pre-approved but not contracted) and have vowed to unilaterally terminate 27 non-functioning contracts that respond to 80 hydropower plants. There is no public information as to whether such a promise is being implemented, even for a single contract, but the energy ministry has stated, more than once, that the 4-month action on verifying the implementation of the terms of the concession contracts, in the first half of 2019, it aimed at fulfilling contractual obligations rather than canceling them.

But what does the Ministry of Energy expect to do with non-performing contracts? Will new companies be retrofitted to meet these obligations? This remains to be seen. So far there is no concrete initiative.

An expert from the AKBN Opposition Group (National Agency of Natural Resources) expressed concern that there is now a risk of further fragmentation of watercourses, reducing the installation capacity in favor of a larger number of contracts. According to experts, stream fragmentation is useless and the economic benefit from it is less than the social or environmental damage it causes.

Thus, in total, the number of approved hydropower plants is 714.

This record comes at a time when conflicts between interest groups are growing; water basin management plans have not yet been adopted and when the transparency of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy is fading in the wake of a shiny false propaganda.

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Investments to power global renewables industry; UAE a major player

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Filed on September 6, 2019 | Last updated on September 6, 2019 at 10.17 pm

Funding set to more than triple from previous decade to $2.6T
Global investment in new capacity for renewable energy is on course to reach $2.6 trillion by the end of this decade, more than triple the amount of the previous decade, a report commissioned by the UN Environment Programme says.

The figure excludes large hydropower projects and is equivalent to 1.2 terawatts (TW) of new renewable energy capacity this decade. That's more than today's entire US electricity generation units and half of the 2.4 TW of total power capacity installed over the same period.



The UAE is also a major driver in promoting renewable energy resources. Dubai Clean Energy Strategy (DCES) 2050 sets targets for 7 per cent of clean energy in the generation mix by 2020, 25 per cent by 2030 and 75 per cent by 2050, while Demand Side Management Strategy 2030 aims to reduce energy and water demand by 30 per cent by 2030.

Abu Dhabi, meanwhile, is all set to host 24th World Energy Congress, the first time it will be held in the Middle East. It is the world's largest and most influential energy event covering all aspects of the sector's agenda. It is set to welcome more than 66 ministers, over 15,000 visitors and more than 300 speakers.

The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) plays an essential role in achieving these goals by reinforcing the renewable energy sector and fuel diversification to meet the objectives of the DCES 2050, which maps out Dubai's energy sector over the next three decades.

"In accordance with the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, we are working towards strengthening national efforts in the field of green energy," Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, managing director and CEO of Dewa, said in a statement announcing the 21st Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (Wetex) that will be held at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre from October 21-23.

"Dewa is keen to promote all forms of green energy as a clean alternative to conventional energy, in line with the 17 Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations 2030 Agenda... renewables such as solar, wind and water power are key to achieving sustainable economic, social and environmental development," he added.

The World Energy Congress - a tri-annual event now considered the 'Davos of energy issues' - will boast the UAE's economy and will raise Abu Dhabi's profile as an important place for business and a destination for tourism.

"The World Energy Congress offers a unique platform for global energy leaders to explore new energy futures, critical innovation areas, and new strategies," Dr Matar Al Neyadi, Under-secretary at the UAE Ministry of Energy and Industry and Chairman of the UAE Organising Committee of the congress, said recently.

"The UAE has outlined ambitious plans in transforming the energy sector including two of the largest solar generation projects in the world and we are proud that Abu Dhabi is the first city in the Middle East to stage this prestigious event, which is another feather to our cap."

Powerful mix

The UN report points out that the increase stems from a fall in interest rates in major economies and a slump in costs, with the "levelised" cost of solar photovoltaics down 81 per cent, onshore wind down 46 per cent and offshore wind down 44 per cent this decade.

The levelised figure is the cost of generating a megawatt hour of electricity; the upfront capital and development cost; the cost of equity and debt finance and operating and maintenance fees.

The biggest investing country during the decade is set to be China, which committed $758 billion between 2010 and mid-2019. Over the same period, Europe invested $698 billion and the US spent $356 billion, the report said.

Solar power has attracted the most investment this decade at $1.3 trillion. By the end of this year, there will be more solar capacity installed this decade - 638 gigawatts (GW) - than any other power generation technology.

World Energy Congress agenda

Meanwhile, the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy - host and sponsor of the 24th World Energy Congress - has unveiled the agenda for its participation in the event's activities.

The department's leading objective at the event is to showcase its energy efficiency initiatives and highlight the investment opportunities the sector presents to local and international investors. DoE chairman Eng Awaidha Murshed Al Marar is set to take part in a day-one session at the Congress, entitled 'New Visions of Energy: Succeeding in a Context of Disruption', in addition to giving the keynote speech at the session on 'Business as (Un)usual: Opportunity for Change' on the second day of the event.

Under-secretary Mohammed bin Jarsh Al Falasi will be participating in a session on day three, bearing the title 'Market Design: Enabling the Energy Transition'. The Department of Energy is also preparing to host a discussion panel for local and international energy experts to discuss the long-term developments taking place across the energy sector in Abu Dhabi.

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Conference on energy transition in Albania to be held on September 12

The Regional Education and Information Centre for sustainable development in SE Europe (REIC) and the Heinrich Böll Foundation (HBS) are organising a conference titled “Energy Transition in Albania.” The conference will be held in the Vila Belvedere in Durres, Albania, on September 12.
The conference is organised within the framework of the project GEDAL, which aims to enhance the dialogue on green economy transition in Albania, organizers said in a press release.

Conference aims to promote potentials for energy transition in the context of global efforts on climate change mitigation and adaptation

Speakers and panellists will come from domestic and international organizations (AGORA, GIZ, REIC) and domestic universities and expert agencies). The conference aims to promote potentials for energy transition in Albania in the context of global efforts on climate change mitigation and adaptation.

Organizers say that the number of participants is limited, so prior registration via e-mail is mandatory (the e-mail address is a.hanjalic@reic.org.ba).

REIC and HBS are also organizing the Summer School on Low Emission Development Planning in Durres from September 8 to 14.

Renewables are solution for two major problems in Albania
The conference will serve as a platform to share ideas and visions on how effectively renewable energy sources and energy efficiency potentials can be utilized to achieve a low-carbon economy and create green jobs.

Albania is facing an pressing problem of a high unemployment rate, while climate change is very evident in the country

The organizers say that Albania is facing an pressing problem of a high unemployment rate, while climate change is very evident in the country (dry seasons, more rain than snow during winter time, extreme weather etc.).

“These two issues have to be treated simultaneously. Tapping renewable energy sources and energy efficiency potentials would lead to climate change mitigation and adaptation as well as the creation of green jobs,” the press release reads.

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Debate at Southeast European Energy Forum: Albania the only country in Europe that produces 100% renewable energy
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Regional co-operation, focusing on the creation of electricity and gas interconnection lines, or the creation of joint investment blocks whether in gasification or electricity generation, has been the main topic at the Energy Forum for Southeast Europe, held at Thessaloniki, Greece.



The Forum organized by the American - Greek Chamber of Commerce and the Greek Association for Energy Economics was also attended by the Minister of Infrastructure and Energy of Albania, Belinda Balluku, who delivered her speech during one of the event panels.

"The South East Europe Energy Forum discussed regional co-operation for the creation of interconnection lines, whether electricity or gas interconnection lines, which today have proved to be the strongest components on which economic growth should be built. of the Balkan countries. What else we discussed during this very important forum was also the cooperation in the economic field between our countries, the creation of joint investment blocks whether in gasification or electricity generation ”, said Minister Balluku at the end of the forum.

Unlike other countries, which today talk about the problems of emissions or reduction of carbon quotas, Albania is the only country in the Balkans, but certainly also in Europe, which produces 100 percent renewable energy.

"This fact sets us apart from other countries but also what we do today and what I have stated during the forum is the diversification of energy sources as we need these resources to be sufficient resources for the demands that the country has today and for reduce and minimize the energy imports that we have during the summer period, ie at a time when more energy is needed to deliver to all network subscribers ”, stressed the Minister of Infrastructure and Energy.

But the participation of Albania and Northern Macedonia in the forum has been praised in another direction, that of the European integration process, for which the two countries expect a positive assessment from the EU in October.

"The participation of Albania and Northern Macedonia as two states waiting in the coming months to have access to negotiations was very interesting as the strategies of our Balkan countries are similar and they all comply and comply with all requirements and regulations. in terms of energy in our region but throughout Europe ”, said Minister Balluku.

The South East Europe Energy Forum is held once a year and is a very important forum that gives all energy stakeholders the opportunity to sit down together, discuss policies and achievements during the preceding year, but also set benchmarks for the future, for cooperation and for all regulatory matters that the European Union requires from member states.

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Balluku meets with ministers in Greece: Albania, the only country in Europe that produces 100% renewable energy
Albania's participation in the forum has been assessed in another direction, that of the European integration process, for which the two countries expect a positive assessment by the EU in October.



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Regional co-operation, focusing on the creation of electricity and gas interconnection lines, or the creation of joint investment blocks whether in gasification or electricity generation, has been the main topic at the Energy Forum for Southeast Europe, held at Thessaloniki, Greece.

The Forum organized by the American - Greek Chamber of Commerce and the Greek Association for Energy Economics was also attended by the Minister of Infrastructure and Energy of Albania, Belinda Balluku, who delivered her speech during one of the event panels.




"The South East Europe Energy Forum discussed regional co-operation for the creation of interconnection lines, whether electricity or gas interconnection lines, which today have proved to be the strongest components on which economic growth should be built. of the Balkan countries ", said Minister Balluku.

According to her, cooperation was also discussed in the economic field between states, creation of joint investment blocks, whether in gasification or electricity generation. Unlike other countries, which today talk about the problems of emissions or reduction of carbon quotas, Albania is the only country in the Balkans, but certainly also in Europe, which produces 100 percent renewable energy.



Minister Balluku in discussion with the ministers
" This fact sets us apart from other countries but also what we do today and what I have stated during the forum is the diversification of energy sources as we need these resources to be sufficient resources for the demands that the country has today and for reduce and minimize the energy imports that we have during the summer period, ie at a time when more energy is needed to deliver to all network subscribers ” , stressed the Minister of Infrastructure and Energy.

But the participation of Albania and Northern Macedonia in the forum has been praised in another direction, that of the European integration process, for which the two countries expect a positive assessment from the EU in October.

The South East Europe Energy Forum is held once a year and is a very important forum that gives all energy stakeholders the opportunity to sit down together, discuss policies and achievements during the preceding year, but also set benchmarks for the future, for cooperation and for all regulatory matters that the European Union requires from member states.

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The Regulation On How KESH Will Conduct Its Commercial Activity Is Approved
Last updated Sep 5, 2019

Albanian Electric Power Corporation will conduct its commercial activity related to production, trading of energy under a new regulation. The Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy as the sole shareholder of the public generation company has also adopted a regulation on how KESH will operate. First, the new regulation defines its purpose based on four points where it first enables the company to develop procedures and participate in procedures developed by licensed entities, in electronic form, in a simplified, efficient and based manner. in business best practices.

Second, to encourage the participation of licensed entities in the electricity trading procedures initiated by the company itself, and to encourage the company to participate in electricity trading procedures conducted electronically by licensed entities. Third, promote competition in electricity trading procedures and be competitive in the way of pricing and bidding in electricity trading procedures conducted electronically by licensed entities. Fourth, to ensure transparency, equity, reliability, confidentiality and a competitive environment in the conduct of its commercial activity.

The regulation also stipulates that registration in the register of participants in the procedure of electricity trading. This means that any licensed local or foreign entity wishing to register in this register, together with the completed form according to the format published by the CA (contracting authority) as a condition of registration as a participant in the trading procedures must submit to the CA also the necessary administrative documentation certifying the legal personality and legal capacity to participate in electricity trading procedures, from the competent institutions of the respective states where they have registered and exercise their activity or headquarters. central.

KESH on the other hand clearly states that as a contracting authority in invitations or tenders to entities it must provide data on eight elements such as the amount of electricity in MWh to be traded, the period of delivery in hour / day / block / week / month / year, transmission capacity provider, electricity delivery point, bid evaluation criteria, bid submission deadline, bid validity, eligibility.

The new regulation is expected to be implemented after at least 90 days and will be the basis for KESH's activity.

Monitor, 04.09.2019

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DEWA to use solar to power new pumped-storage project

Posted on August 29, 2019

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has awarded the Strabag Dubai LLC, Strabag AG, Andritz Hydro and Ozkar consortium the construction contract for the AED 1.437 billion pumped-storage hydroelectric power station at Hatta. This is part of the Comprehensive Development Plan for Hatta, For more information see the IDTechEx report on Energy Harvesting Microwatt to Megawatt 2019-2029.

The project is the first of its kind in the Arabian Gulf and will generate 250 MW. The project is expected to last up to 80 years and is scheduled to be commissioned by February 2024. EDF has been appointed the consultant for this project.

This strategic project will diversify the energy mix, and support the economic, social and environmental development of Hatta. It will also achieve the goals of the Dubai Clean Energy 2050 to provide 75% of Dubai's total power output from clean energy by 2050. DEWA will provide leading and innovative job opportunities for UAE Nationals to support the Hatta Comprehensive Development Plan. These include positions at the Visitor Centre, and other outdoor activities and tourist facilities associated with the project. This supports the sustainable development of Hatta to make it one of the most prominent tourist attractions in the Emirate.


"This AED 1.437 billion pumped-storage hydroelectric power station project is part of our efforts, initiatives, and plans to achieve the vision of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. DEWA's strategy supports the UAE Centennial 2071, the UAE Vision 2021, and the Dubai Plan 2021 to ensure a sustainable, happy future and support the UAE's aim to become first in everything," said HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA.

"We are committed to supporting sustainable development, conserving natural resources and achieving economic, social and environmental development, in line with the aspirations of good leadership. Our use of hydroelectricity is part of our drive to achieve the objectives of the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050, to transform the Emirate into a global hub for clean energy and green economy, and to increase the share of clean energy mix in Dubai to 75% by 2050. Hydroelectricity is the generation of power by harnessing energy from moving water, which is one of the main sources of renewable clean energy in the world," added Al Tayer.

The hydroelectric power station will use the water in the Hatta Dam, stored in an upper reservoir that will be built in the mountain. Turbines that use clean and cheap solar power from the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park will pump water from the dam to the upper reservoir. The waterfall from the upper reservoir will generate electricity using turbines when required. The efficiency of the power generation and storage cycle will reach 80% within 90 seconds of the response to demand for electricity.

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DEWA's Al Tayer Meets Chinese Consul General To Enhance Collaboration With Chinese Companies

During the meeting, the two sides discussed ways to strengthen cooperation between DEWA and Chinese companies in energy-related areas, especially clean and renewable energy
DEWA, Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer
Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has received HE Li Xuhang, Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Dubai, who has recently assumed his post.

Al Tayer congratulated the Chinese Consul on the new post, wishing him success in his upcoming diplomatic missions. Al Tayer emphasised the depth of UAE-China relations, as the UAE is the second largest trade partner of China worldwide and the largest partner of China in the Arab World. Al Tayer pointed out that DEWA has strategic partnerships with many Chinese energy-related organisations and companies. Several major Chinese companies are taking part in DEWA's projects, especially at the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, the largest single-site solar project in the world, with a planned capacity of 5,000MW by 2030.

During the meeting, the two sides discussed ways to strengthen cooperation between DEWA and Chinese companies in energy-related areas, especially clean and renewable energy. Dubai has consolidated its position as a global hub for clean energy in support of the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050 to produce 75% of Dubai's total power output from clean energy sources by 2050.

“Our strategies and work plans are inspired by the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. We are committed to providing a state-of-the-art infrastructure that meets the increasing demands for electricity and water in Dubai according to the highest standards of quality, availability, reliability, and efficiency. This supports the economic and urban development in Dubai, which can be witnessed in all areas. DEWA is also expanding its electricity and water capacity by developing new power and water stations, upgrading existing ones, and using the latest global technologies in these areas. We are also working to increase the share of clean and renewable energy, launch smart initiatives, and adopt creativity and innovation in all our operations,” said Al Tayer.

Al Tayer commended the Chinese companies that are taking part in the 21st Water, Energy, Technology, and Environment Exhibition (WETEX 2019) and the 4th Dubai Solar Show which DEWA will organise from 21 to 23 October 2019, under the umbrella of Green Week, at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre. The Chinese pavilion is one of the largest country pavilions at WETEX, which provides a unique opportunity for companies, investors, decision-makers, and visitors from around the world.

The Chinese Consul General commended the comprehensive development of Dubai, and expressed his country’s interest in investing in Dubai’s renewable energy sector and further cooperation with DEWA.

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intrest reading Dubai awards construction contract for GCC’s first hydropower project

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International consortium will build Hatta pumped-storage hydroelectric project
Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (Dewa) has awarded a AED1.437bn ($391.2m) contract to a consortium of Austrian firms Strabag and Andritz and Turkey’s Ozkar to build the GCC’s first hydroelectric project in the Hatta area.

The project will have a capacity to generate 250MW of electricity, and is scheduled to be commissioned by February 2024.

MEED reported in February that Dewa had received bids from three consortiums for the main construction contract of the pumped-storage hydroelectric project. The winning consortium saw off competition from consortiums of GE (US)/Power China and Acciona (Spain)/Larsen and Toubro (India)/ Voith (Germany) to win the deal.

In June 2017, Dewa awarded a AED58m contract to France’s EDF to provide consultancy services for the pumped-storage project. EDF has completed engineering studies for the proposed project, including design, geological, hydro-geological, environmental, geotechnical and deep excavation studies.

The hydro project will use water stored in the Hatta Dam, near the Oman border. The existing Hatta Dam can store up to 1,716 million gallons of water. The project will involve the construction of an upper reservoir, which will be able to hold up to 880 million gallons. The upper reservoir will be located 300 metres above the dam level.

During off-peak hours, turbines will use solar energy to pump water from the dam to the upper reservoir. The project will support the AED1.3bn Hatta development plan, which was announced in November 2016.

The appeal of pumped storage is that it can be integrated with different renewable energy sources such as wind and solar power – power supply options that are intermittently affected by wind patterns and cloud cover. Pumped storage is an important source for energy storage as water is stockpiled when excess energy is produced. This can then be used to provide electricity when energy demand is highest during peak hours.

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The ministry approves the construction of 391 hydropower plants, with twice as many on the ground

August 29, 2019 8:47 pm

ATRAKO's figure, which, however, is still higher (466), reflects 90% of the contracts signed by 2013.
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TIRANA - The total number of hydropower plants approved by the Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy has reached 714. recent decades. Currently, the government is careful to report a lower figure in the number of plants that generate electricity from hydro sources.

In January, Belinda Balluku, the newly appointed Minister of Infrastructure and Energy, publicly announced the figure 440 1 . But this turns out to be incorrect, as it only refers to data from the Concession Treatment Agency (ATRAKO). ATRAKO's figure, which, however, is still higher (466), reflects 90% of the contracts signed by 2013.

According to the list "ATRAKO" 2 , a World Bank Transparency Initiative implemented by the Ministry of Economy, the number of concessionary contracts in the field of hydro energy, signed so far, between the Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy and private companies is 185 and corresponds to a total of 466 registered hydropower plants. The last entry on the list concerns the concession for the construction of the Kalivac Dam, signed last June.

But where is the rest of the hydropower plants?

They are on the list of new electricity generation capacities, with installed power of less than 2 MW and not subject to concession, approved in accordance with the Decision of the Council of Ministers 3 no. 822, dated 7.10.2015, “On the approval of new capacity building procedures…”. This list, not yet public (but provided by a court decision 4 , after refusal of access by the Ministry of Energy), includes 73 new contracts responding to 79 hydropower plants and a register of 132 unsolicited proposals to build power plants of electricity, which have been approved in advance and which respond to 144 other hydropower plants.

At the end of 2015, the Rama government avoided the concession method for the approval of hydropower plants, but did not withhold further approval. The government "privileged" private companies, excluding investors from bidding and simplified procedures, passing the power of approval to the energy minister rather than to the specialized bid evaluation commission. By DCM 822/2015 , HPPs below 2 MW were awarded to the first applicant, without any genuine competition between interested investors, as in the case of HPPs, approved through the concession contract.

Since then, excluding the first half of 2019, when the Ministry of Energy announced the temporary freezing of licensing documentation, the intensity of approval has been high. In the last three years alone, 223 hydropower plants were approved, approximately six per month. Meanwhile, the further process, complete contracting of hydropower plants is ongoing, so far, for all three approved hydropower plants, the ministry has managed to sign a final contract.

2017 is the busiest year, with 60% of the total number of approved hydropower plants.

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Private HPPs are "revolutionizing", accounting for 62% of energy production in the second quarter

The rapid proliferation of small hydropower plants throughout the country, in addition to worsening the environmental situation where they were built, has contributed to increased energy production in the country.

The figures show that for the first time in the second quarter of 2019, private and concessionary HPPs generated 62% of the country's energy, according to official data from INSTAT.

Power generation experts gave several reasons for this change in the power generation market. First, the number of private HPPs that have entered the production cycle has increased significantly to about 150, of which 11 generating units started operation in 2018.

But the underlying reason why small HPPs dominated production relates to the policies of public companies to manage the hydro reserve in the Drin cascade. In the second quarter of the year, electricity production in total fell by 2.2 times annually due to lack of rainfall. In order to manage the water reserve, KESH has stopped production during this period, a practice that cannot be followed by private HPPs as most of them are based on non-basin but free-flow generation.

Net domestic electricity production during this period decreased by 2.1 times, reaching the value of 1,280 GWh from 2,707 GWh of electricity produced in the second quarter of 2018. This production was realized by public hydropower plants at 37.8%. from private and concessionary power plants at 61.7% and from other producers (renewable energy) at 0.5% of net domestic electricity production.

Public power plants in the second quarter of 2019 produced 484 GWh from 1,795 GWh produced in the second quarter of 2018, marking a 3.7-fold drop in production. While, private and concessionary power plants produced 790 GWh from 912 GWh produced in the same period a year earlier, marking a decrease of 13.4% in electricity production.

In the past year, private HPPs produced 31% of the country's total energy. Total net electricity generation for 2018 by private / concession generators was about 2,701,220 MWh or about 31.6% of the total domestic production of 8,552,152 MWh of 2018. During 2018 a total of 11 plants with an installed capacity of 38.3 MW have entered production.

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Turnaround point: Private HPPs produce more power than public ones

The second quarter of this year brought a significant upheaval in the energy sector: for the first time in history, concessionary and private hydropower plants produced more energy than public hydropower plants. Based on Instat data, public HPPs produced 489 GWH of electricity, while private and concession plants produced 790 GWH. In the same period a year earlier, public HPPs produced twice as much electricity as private ones. The upheaval occurred especially due to changing hydro conditions. Generation of public HPPs is mainly concentrated in the Drin River cascade, which brings a total dependence on the hydro flow in this cascade. Private and concessionary HPPs have a wider geographical distribution and consequently a lower concentration. Apparently, this has made production decline more restrictive compared to public HPPs. With the increase in the supply in Drin, the reports will most likely be back in favor of public HPPs, however, even if temporarily, this is a significant moment for the power system. In terms of relative contribution to production, this is the best result achieved by concessionary HPPs since the launch of its energy investment promotion strategy after 2007. The Albanian government has granted total concessions for the construction of over 450 hydropower plants. , but so far it turns out that about 100 have started production. These are mainly small-capacity HPPs, but there are also major investments, such as Ashta Energy or Devoll Hydropower, in the Devoll River Cascade. Most projects are not finished yet, while a large proportion of them are causing significant environmental damage. This year, the Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy undertook a process of evaluating the progress of the implementation of the concession contracts, at the end of which 27 contracts were canceled, which provides for the construction of 80 HPPs.

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The Electricity Balancing Market, How It Will Work

Changing the model of the country's energy market through a basic law such as the one on “the energy sector” in 2015 was followed by a long list of by-laws and regulations. The latest in this list and supplement to the overview is the document on the rules of the Albanian electricity balancing market. This document issued for consultation by the Energy Regulatory Entity (ERE) will serve as the basis for the overall market and will be the main guidance for the Transmission System Operator.

Referring to the purpose of this document it is underlined that the first purpose of the Albanian Balancing Market Rules is to establish market-based management of the Balancing Power System operated by the Transmission System Operator. Second, determine the relationships between market participants in the balancing market and enable clear balancing responsibilities for market participants. Also describe the rights and responsibilities of balancing service providers and establish a mechanism for determining the price of balancing services procured by the TSO as well as a mechanism for calculating the imbalance settlement price and financial imbalance payments for the Responsible Parties. of Balancing.

But that means balancing the market. Simply explained this means fair management of real consumption in relation to the forecast made earlier without creating energy shortages or surpluses. Differences known as imbalances can create serious problems in the grid and in normal power supply.

The balancing rules establish clear, non-discriminatory and transparent rules for all participants regarding their responsibilities.

The long document issued for consultation by the ERE deals with important aspects related to the settlement of disagreements between the various links, payments and deadlines for each of them, as well as including the types of agreements and specifications of operating rules.

Monitor, 13.08.2019

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WATER LEVEL DROPS IN FIERZA? KESH RESPONDS: THE SITUATION IS UNDER CONTROL

Albanian Power Corporation reacts after media reports about lowering water levels in Fierza Lake due to lack of rainfall.

In this regard, KESH rejects reports, stressing that the situation on the Drin River is under constant control and monitoring.

'The average perennial level in Fierza Lake for August 6 is 281.36 meters, while the level for August 6, 2019, reported in an inaccurate media yesterday, is 286.85 meters, or 5 and a half meters higher. from the perennial average, 'reads the KESH announcement.

Full reaction:

Caused by some inaccurate media reporting on the water level in Fierza Lake, Kesh JSC indicates that the situation across the Drin River cascade is in constant control and monitoring, managing in a timely manner. optimal power generation.

Drin cascade hydropower works are being administered by Kesh in an optimal utilization regime, in full compliance with the provisions of the Plate Management Regulation.

We note to the public that thanks to the well managed and managed cascade flow during the last period, despite a dry year and low rainfall, the level of Fierza Lake is above the perennial average today.

The average perennial level in Lake Fierza for August 6 is 281.36 meters, while the level for August 6, 2019, reported in an inaccurate media yesterday, is 286.85 meters, or 5 and a half meters higher than the perennial average.

Kesh assures the public that it will continue to produce electricity by optimally managing and managing the flow of the Drin River cascade, also remains open to cooperate with the media to accurately and in real time inform the public public on the situation in the Drin River cascade.

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Absolutely agree!!!

And somenone has not enough...
Good buys.

Wich ones???

July 30, 2019

Prime Minister Edi Rama announced that procedures have been launched for the shutting down of 27 Hydro Power Plants (HPP) in the country.
During a press conference, Rama stated that the process of scanning the HPPs contracts has been completed and the process of shutting down 27 of them has started, considering them harmful to nature and citizens.
"All HPPs have been found to be harmful and the contract scanning process has been completed. There are 27 rightfully agitated communities. There will be no more permits in Albania for any HPP, and areas of nature's importance will be preserved," said the head of government

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Silence period... its really hard to find anything at these times...
Or the key is so big that we can't see or understand the dimensions???
Who knows at this point????

Volume is coming???

Is this a mention of our project???

Albania, openness towards electricity trading options


07/17/2019

This material is to be consider still in draft stage!

Lately in last month’s took place in Tirana the International Energy Charter Forum under the Albanian Chairmanship of the Energy Charter Conference. A high-level activity concentrated in shared prosperity, interconnections and regional integration, linking efficiency and renewable to sociology-economic benefits, presided by Urban Rusnák?, Sec. Gen. EnCharter.

Turning back to the early ‘90 Albania has seen in the Energy Charter one of the first institutional drives for the reforms with aim to open up its energy sector. A process that has recognized in the last period, based on the need of regional integration, an acceleration toward the national liberalization and regional development of physical strengthen of the sector in the vast energy market of IEM.

Among other, the coming close of the commission of high voltage interconnection between the Montenegro and Italy, and the establish of the Montenegro Belen PX, on 1 April 2019, is followed up with domino effect that see also the launch of the Albanian Apex, on 16 May 2019, as well as launch and empower of them in the rest of region like the Macedonia, Bulgaria, Serbia, etc.

In specific, Albania is going ahead with the implementation of the soft measures of reforms, especially by removing legal and regulatory obstacles. A structural deep reform in energy sector that has brought already to a radical game of change on the investments in renewable and efficiency.

On above perspective, the new law on promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources at the begin of the 2017, by first has boost the plans for new big HPP in the cascade of the Drin River, seeing among other also options for common hydropower projects e.g. Zhur, Dragash, etc.

And now, due to the fall of the technology costs and significant renewable energy potential of the country, the wind and solar photovoltaic (PV), has create the condition to be deployed cost-effectively. A field already tested in practice with the positive outcome of the first auction for a 50 MW solar PV plant in August 2018, organise with the support of ECS and EBRD.

The country as a non-Annex-I party to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and signatory of the Paris Agreement in November 2016, is committed to reduce CO2 emissions by 11,5% compared to a baseline scenario in the period 2016-2030 (for a forecast reduction by 708 kt CO2 in 2030).

Nerveless, the electricity system continues to rely in a trading base of around 35% with imports that may go up to 60% in the dry years. In specific, based to the Annual Report of the Albanian Energy Authority (ERE), the net domestic production for 2018, continues still to have the main weight in domestic production of KESH sh.a.

In last July 2018 meeting of the Council of Ministers was adopted a new strategy for the energy sector by 2030. The drafting of which, is the result of a process that has lasted several years, based on two main pillars: the development of reforms on foster market liberalisation, and huge investment needed for the regional integration driven by participation in the Energy Community.

The energy strategy 2018-2030 came after a period of dynamic changes for the economy as a whole and in particular for the energy sector. The transition that is experiencing important structural changes based on a new set of laws, normative and regulatory acts. Its approve open now to the possibility of pursuing the country's strategic objectives to allow full integration into the European energy infrastructure.

A framework that will serve as a basis for the development of the Integrated Energy and Climate Plan in 2019. The all to be built in a package to address and adapt to the Albanian context, the five dimensions of the Energy Union Strategy, in accordance with the preparation of accession negotiations process, leading to a higher level of energy security, sustainability, competitiveness, etc.

However, the coming period is of fundamental importance, in particular, to continue the commitments to the national path base in the deregulation plan of sector and the infrastructure investment prioritisation under the connectivity agenda. An implements framework of reform that find a further allies to the strengthen of institutional relation within the International Energy Charter Forum.






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0,1988 on the ask???

The inability to win EU contracts and the PPP tricks

July 29, 2019 16:33

By Ornela Liperi*

Albania is ranked last among Western Balkan countries for attracting infrastructure projects, within the framework of the Liaison Agenda, a European Union initiative to improve transport and energy infrastructure in the region. This initiative aims to provide the region with grants worth 1 billion euros by 2020, which could attract up to 4 billion euros in funding. For the period 2015-2019, according to official data of the European Commission, Albania has managed to attract only 7.3 percent of the amount of nearly 3 billion euros, engaged so far within the agenda.

Our country has benefited a total of 214 million euros, of which 36 percent are grants and the rest investments in energy and infrastructure. Concretely, there are three projects that have attracted grants and funding:

-The Albania-North Macedonia (I) interconnection line: The Albania section (Fier – Elbasan – the border between the two countries), which has received a grant of 14.3 million euros and can attract funding of 70 million euros. The project was selected in the period 2015-2016 and works are expected to begin in late 2019.

- Reconstruction of the Port of Durres, approved in the period 2017-2018, with a grant of 27,7 million euros, which could attract funding of 62.4 million euros.

- Mediterranean Corridor: Montenegro – Albania – Greece, the Railroad Interconnection, Tirana – Durres, the Albanian section, with a grant of 36.3 million euros, which could attract funding of 81.6 million euros.

The country that has attracted the most projects is Bosnia and Herzegovina, with a total of 1.1 billion euros, followed by Serbia with 627 million euros; Montenegro (a country with a much smaller population than Albania), with 399.2 million euros; Kosovo, 330 million euros and the second to last, Northern Macedonia with 272.2 million euros.

Ardian Haçkaj, Research Director at the Institute for Cooperation and Development (CDI), which produces the annual monitoring reports of the Berlin process, says that the main problem of why Albania fails to attract projects lies in the low technical and managerial capacities of local institutions.

At the last Summit held in Poznan, Poland, Albania did not win any projects. One of the biggest beneficiaries was Bosnia, which received again funds for the Mediterranean Corridor (VC).

With a total length of 700 km, the VC connects Central Europe, specifically Hungary and Eastern Croatia, to Bosnia and Herzegovina and to the Adriatic Sea. The longest part of the road (approx. 335 km) passes Bosnia and Herzegovina, facing a demanding geomorphologic ground, which is the construction of tunnels and bridges. Investments received for segments of this road amount to about 430 million euros.

Kosovo has attracted 56.2 million euros worth of investments for the rehabilitation and modernization of its 148 kilometer rail network, which constitutes the only railroad link between Kosovo and the region and is part of the Western Balkans Trans-European Transport Network. North Macedonia received 124 million euros in investments for the rail network linking the East and Mediterranean corridor, which has branches in Serbia and Macedonia. Another North Macedonia project is the gas corridor that connects it to Greece.

Meanwhile, Serbia has received around 59 million euros to improve its energy transportation network.

Public-Private Partnership contract zeal

Albania is included in the European TEN-T interconnection network, through the Adriatic-Ionian highways (mostly in Albanian territory matched to the North-South axis) and which is the Corridor of the Mediterranean, starting from Spain (Almeria) and passing in six European countries (Spain, France, Italy, Slovenia, Croatia and Hungary) at a length of 6,000 km.

The Adriatic-Ionian highway connects the Mediterranean TEN-T corridor, crossing the Croatian coast, with the roads along the Montenegrin coast and crosses Albania from Muriqani to Lezha -Tirana – Fier – Tepelene – Gjirokaster and ends in Kakavija. The Adriatic-Ionian highway was the only one that was assessed as a feasibility even by the 2014 Berlin Initiative for the Western Balkans, where the EU committed itself to its financing. Albania can benefit from grants and funding under the Connectivity Agenda, as Bosnia is doing to fund its part of the corridor.

While Albania has not been very active in taking advantage of the “European generosity,” it has engaged in a wave of PPP projects to finance its infrastructure gap.

Only in April of this year the route of the Adriatic-Ionian corridor was adopted by the Albanian Road Authority (ARA), paving the way for financing the preparation of the final project. But, meanwhile, the Albanian government is rushing to deliver some parts of this road through PPPs. The Albanian government has approved an unsolicited concession from the company A.N.K for the construction of the Milot – Balldren segment, with a total length of 17.2 km, worth 256 million euros with VAT, which is part of the Adriatic-Ionian corridor.

This concession created numerous debates, due to the high cost of 15 million euros per kilometer and the way it would be funded. Another government effort for the construction and operation of the Tirana-Thumanë-Vora axis, worth 360 million euros and constructed by Gener 2, was suspended earlier this year. Another project to be awarded as a PPP is the Kashar-Rrogozhina highway, worth 678 million euros. Only by implementing these three projects it would cost the government nearly 1.3 billion euros – an amount experts have estimated as too big.

PPP projects are strongly opposed by international institutions. The IMF warned in the second review for Albania that the country faces significant gaps in infrastructure compared to the region – a gap currently being addressed through the widespread use of PPPs and projects worth about 15 percent of GDP which are underway.

However, the IMF warns, PPPs are not well integrated into the overall public investment management framework for assessing feasibility, affordability and risks. At the same time, the planned annual budget payments for PPPs (now funded by the government) are approaching the lawful limit of 5 percent of last year’s fiscal revenues.

Most projects are related to infrastructure and are still in the planning or construction phase. Accompanying fiscal risks could materialize in the medium to long term. The government, for its part, has again postponed the commitment not to accept any unwarranted bidding, as the law prohibiting them is not expected to be approved until at least the start of the new parliamentary session in the fall.

Hackaj claims that the government’s orientation towards PPPs is linked to two reasons. First, EU-issued grants must be met by credit, which is on average four times the grant value, which would directly increase public debt, while through PPPs public debt can be hidden, as only current payments rather than the full cost is reported.

Secondly, he says, “PPPs were also preferred because project preparation, including technical identification and design, was made by the proposed company directly to the Albanian government without going through the technical and financial verification links applied by international institutions in the case of projects, which they finance. This closed Albanian cycle has accelerated the implementation of the project, but has resulted in comparatively much higher costs, either financial (price per kilometer) or technical features of the project.”

While applications coming directly from Western Balkans authorities are controlled by the European Commission and other stakeholders, such as the Energy and Transport Community’s Secretariats, against various criteria. The most important parameters are the maturity of the projects and their strategic importance.





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New licenses

Albania approves 5 new construction permits for 8 small, medium HPPs

July 25, 2019

Albania’s National Territory Council (NTC) has approved 5 new construction permits for 8 small and medium hydropower plants (HPPs), local media reported.
One of the permits refers to HPP Shutri 1 and HPP Shutri 2 on the Shutri stream. The project developer is ATEANI. The location of the power plants is relatively close to the Urake river where local citizens protested against the construction of HPPs, which led the Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy to temporarily halt the project.

Kalisi Hydropower has obtained a permit for the construction of two HPPs – Veleshica 1 and Veleshica 2 on the Veleshica river. The installed capacity of the HPPs is 5.8 MW and 8.1 MW, according to earlier reports.

On the Ligjance river and the Pishkashit stream, the project developer, Rei Energji, plans to build HPP Ligjance 1 and HPP Ligjance 2. There is no data on the installed capacity of the power plants.

The construction permit was also approved for HPP Kuc on the Shushica river. The project is being developed by Age Kuc. According to the company’s website, the power plant will have an installed capacity of 1.9 MW.

Brecani – R.O.S.P has obtained a permit for the construction of HPP Drita on the Gashi River. According to local media, the installed capacity of the power plant will not exceed 2 MW. The Gashi river flows through a protected area, local media reported.

Moratorium on new hydropower projects announced in February
At the end of January, the Albanian government started the revision of HPPs projects.

At the beginning of February, Belinda Balluku, the new infrastructure and energy minister, announced a moratorium on new HPPs and launched an investigation into 182 licenses issued to build 440 HPPs, most of them small HPPs.

Soon thereafter, the ministry started the termination of 17 concession contracts for HPPs projects. In June, the ministry announced that it would terminate 27 contracts for 80 hydropower plants in total.

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The Albanian Power Corporation is returning to selling energy to the free market.
25-07-2019

According to the announcements published by the company itself, the quantity sold is about 4000 MWh where the highest price offered was 67.3 euros / MWh, whereas the lowest was 61.57 euro / MWh. In total, KESH has collected about 254 thousand euros from the last selling procedure. The public generating company this year has faced a badly favorable situation, which has limited its overall production from hydro power plants in the Drin cascade. Mostly it was focused on optimization procedures, even though only a few days ago KESH had to buy energy itself. From the results published by the Corporation itself on its website KESH managed to provide a quantity of 10 200 MWh where the highest price that was bought a megawatt / hour was 55.7 euros and the minimum price 46.4 euros.

The total amount of purchased energy calculated at the weighted price resulted to have cost KESH 537 thousand euros. The difficult hydro situation seems to have forced energy sector companies, mainly public, to take drastic measures regarding investments from one such as the Electricity Distribution Operator on the one hand but also finding different ways to create low-income income as is KESH's optimization case. The difficult hydro situation during this year is reflected in the increase of imports. Official 4-month official data show that energy imports account for over 40 percent of total domestic consumption during January-April. Domestic energy production was limited to 1.6 million MWh while total consumption was 2.7 million MWh./Monitor

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Five New Construction Permits For Hydropower Plants Are Approved

Last updated Jul 16, 2019

The National Territorial Council has approved five new construction permits for hydro power plants and has revised another existing one. In the last meeting held a few days ago were approved construction permits for HEC Light in the Gashi River, Municipality of Tropoja, Kukës district with subject company "Breçani - ROSP" sh.pk. Gashi River, although recognized as a bit, is considered as another natural pearl in the north of the country. It is part of the UNESCO's Stronghold and World Heritage because of the values ??it represents.

Another permit that is not expected to pass without bang is for two new HPPs going to the Urakë River spill.

It is about construction permits for the facility: "Hydropower Plant" Shutri 1 "and" Shutri 2 ", in Shutri river basin and Shutrejana water sources up to the Urakë River, Municipality of Mat", with developmental subject the concessionary company "ATEANI" sh.pk The Uraka River was placed in the spotlight a few months ago following the ongoing protests of the inhabitants of the area who objected to the construction of two hydropower plants. At that time, Minister Belinda Balluku at the public hearings with the residents announced that these two hydro power plants would be canceled while it is not clear whether the HPPs for which the permits are granted are the same or two young people.

Likewise, the National Territorial Council has approved a construction permit for the construction of the new power generation source Hec Veleshica 1 and Veleshica 2, in the river Veleshica, the branch of the Drini i Zi River, the Municipality of Dibër and Kukës Municipality, Debar Qark and Kukës Region ", With development company" Kalisi Hydropower "sh.pk

Another was given for the construction of the Hydropower Plants Law 1 and 2, located on the Ligjancë River and Pishkashi Stream, Prrenjas Municipality ", with developmental subject the concessionary company" Rei Energji "sh.pk

The last new construction permit is for the "KUÇ" hydropower plant in the upstream of Shushica River Basin, Himarë Municipality, Vlora Region, with development company "Age Kuç" sh.pk

The KTC has also overlooked the revision of an existing permit and postponing deadlines for HPPs DARSI 1 and DARSI 2, in the Dars River, Municipality of Klos.

The Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy was involved a few months ago in a scanning process for concession contracts for hydropower plants across the country. From this process to the final it became known that 27 contracts involving the construction of 80 HPPs would unilaterally break down because violations were found.

Monitor, 16.07.2019

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HECs, history is repeated... 07/01/2019 1:23 PM 0 COMMENTS

Intresting reading...

05/07/2019
At the end of the article...

It wolud be great a similar run...
Untochable hope..
Go PSPW!!!

Dh240m infrastructure projects in Albania launched: ADFD

IMF Executive Board Concludes 2019 Second Post-Program Monitoring for Albania

Bursa benefits to all market players, managed the risk of price
04/06/2019 2:07 PM 0 COMMENTS

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Nick Frydas, IFC's Senior Energy Specialist, says

The Energy Exchange Project is being assisted for years by the International Finance Corporation (IFC). Nick Frydas, IFC's Senior Energy Specialist and Project Manager for the Albanian Energy Exchange (APEX), and the establishment of the Balanced Energy Market in Albania since 2016 underline that adopting the latest government decision is a big step for the project.

He underlines that its creation will affect the way the market operates in every single link from the main players to the end customer. According to Frydas, having a Stock Exchange also makes it easier to manage price risk.



The government has already approved the decision on the Energy Exchange, which opens its way to its concrete. What does this step mean for the energy market in the country?

This is a major step forward for full liberalization and free competition in the electricity sector in the country, where, moreover, the one who is the end consumer of electricity will benefit from this. Albania will now have a transparent selling price of electricity every hour, which will boost Albania's hydropower plants, imports and exports, and improve electricity contracts.

The competitive pricing indicator serves as the best investment guideline, operational decision-making and customer-oriented orientation. Of course, the whole process must be carefully managed by the Government for at least 3 years after the commercial operation, in order to protect the end consumer from any impact on the price.

What impact is the Bursa expected for all parties involved in the market, such as public companies, suppliers, energy-saving producers?

The stock exchange will provide them with the tools and the ability to optimize the sector's performance and manage the energy price risk. Bursa will also help to undertake the right operational and investment decision. Above all, it will make all the players much more "sophisticated" as they will now compete to deliver the best deal to their customers. The smartest wins and the client is king in the new environment.

Is the Albanian market matured in all its loops now to function according to the new model? What can be done better?

The huts are just "virtual". Albania is attracting investment in the energy sector and especially renewable energy where its hydroelectric power plants have a high value on the regional market as an important alternative. The risk of dry seasons will be managed much better through the Energy Exchange and also a joint market of Albania's hydropower market with Kosovo's thermal market will provide great benefits. APEX aims to act as a common market platform for both countries. Experience shows that the private sector as well as the public sector, as soon as possible, respond immediately to the "entrepreneurial" challenge and immediately compete to provide the best service and the best product to the consumer. All of these will make the end-customers benefiting.

What about the end-consumer will there be any impact on scholarships?

There will be mid-term and long-term benefits. Soon, new types of service products and new prices will be developed and offered, which will be central to the interest of the end consumer. The ability of the customer to choose, the decision-making ability of the consumer to select the best way to manage his customer profile, the possibility of grouping commercial and industrial customers, the possibility of termination of contractual relations for better prices etc. Are some of the news that will be applied soon. This ultimately is why 32 out of 33 European countries have already established Energy Shares and competitive markets. I invite the reader to reflect on the latter.

Intresting Reading

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TSO investments, in 2019 plan 2.3 billion ALL

I'd like to see how is PSPW and the others PLCs involved in this framework. I thik about it and hope the best.

Albania at EXPO 2020 Dubai
24/06/2019