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Will Albania bid for a 300 MW solar power auction?

The second contract is for a 100 MW solar power project called Spitalla in Durrës area, near the capital city. Investors are expecting a public call for a 300 MW solar power auction that won’t be location-specific. Albania recently saw through the first competitive bidding procedure for wind power.

What is the biggest photovoltaic system in the Western Balkans?

At 140 MW in peak capacity, Karavasta is the biggest photovoltaic system in the region. It is about to begin delivering electricity to the transmission system in Albania. The largest photovoltaic facility in the Western Balkans is counting the days before the start of production.

Where is Voltalia's new power plant located?

France-based utility Voltalia said Minister of External Trade Olivier Becht and the country’s Ambassador to Albania Catherine Suard visited the site south of Tirana. The construction of the system with a nameplate capacity of 140 MW began 15 months ago.

Does Albania still have wind power?

Albania recently saw through the first competitive bidding procedure for wind power. Hydroelectric plants still make up almost 100% of the country’s electricity production. The government is working on diversifying the mix with solar power and facilitate the construction of its first wind parks and gas-fired power plants.

How many solar power plants are there in Bosnia & Herzegovina?

There are solar power plants under construction in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Kosovo* of 150 MW each in peak capacity. In the wider Balkan region, the recently commissioned Kalyon Karapınar solar power plant in Turkey has a record 1.35 GW in peak capacity or 1 GW in connection terms.

Is Karavasta the biggest photovoltaic system in the region?

At 140 MW in peak capacity, Karavasta is the biggest photovoltaic system in the region. Voltalia is about to launch production.