North Macedonia Shelter Solar System

Is North Macedonia a sustainable country?

“The huge sustainable energy potential of North Macedonia, especially through wind and solar energy, is an enormous opportunity for the country, which is important in the advancement of the Green Agenda”, emphasized Holger Schröder from the European Commission’s Directorate for Neighbourhood Policy (DG NEAR).

How much solar power does North Macedonia have?

Solar power Built on a former lignite open pit mining site, North Macedonia's Oslomej solar park will have an installed capacity of 120 MW when fully completed. © Ciril Jazbec

Should North Macedonia accelerate the transition to renewables?

Like others in the region, North Macedonia must balance its need to rapidly accelerate the transition to renewables to secure its energy future with the need to ensure that future is one where both the country’s nature and people thrive.

Is North Macedonia a 'flagship investment' in the Western Balkans?

Both projects have been identified as Flagship investments under the Economic and Investment Plan for the Western Balkans. North Macedonia’s efforts to decarbonise the energy sector received another boost with the signing of a grant agreement on 18 March 2024 to increase the capacity of Bogdanci Wind Park.

Does North Macedonia need a coal phase-out?

Even though the country has historically been dependent on lignite coal mining for around 30% and gas imports for an additional 15% of its electricity production, it has nonetheless set very ambitious goals for decarbonization. As part of the Powering Past Coal Alliance, North Macedonia has committed to a coal phase-out by 2027.

Is North Macedonia a biodiversity hotspot?

However, despite its small land area, North Macedonia also stands out as a biodiversity hotspot, housing a significant portion of Europe’s biodiversity. This includes 64% of the continent's bird species and 34% of mammal species—all on an area smaller than 0.3% of the European subcontinent.