Solar Energy Group Europe has initiated the building process for a 150 MW solar power plant in the western municipality of Gjakova, Kosovo. This venture currently stands as the largest ongoing construction project in the Western Balkans, surpassing Albania’s Karavasta project.
The consortium behind the project aims to commence electricity generation at the photovoltaic facility within a year, with the notable feature of operating without government subsidies and selling the produced electricity on the open market.
SEGE’s official website reveals plans to sell the electricity internationally through the power lines managed by transmission system operator (TSO) KOSTT. Having obtained a grid connection in March 2021, SEGE remains open to negotiating exclusive sales limited to Kosovo.
The primary objective of the project is to combine cutting-edge technology with traditional agricultural practices. Specifically, the company intends to cultivate grass mixtures with a high protein content and utilize sheep for grazing purposes.
Kosovo’s Prime Minister Albin Kurti lauds the project as a significant advancement toward a cleaner energy transition. He emphasizes that the construction and operation of the solar park in the village of Bec, led by a consortium including Siemens Energy, plays a pivotal role in achieving energy independence. Kurti also highlights the alignment of this initiative with the recently adopted energy strategy, which strives to develop the energy sector in accordance with the goals outlined in the Sofia Declaration.
Artane Rizvanolli, Minister of Economy in Kosovo, underscores the timely commencement of work on the 150 MW solar park, closely following the launch of a public call for a 100 MW solar auction. Siemens Energy, leveraging state-of-the-art technologies, will oversee the construction of the solar park.
Furthermore, Kosovo has issued a contract notice inviting prospective investors to undertake the construction and operation of a solar power plant on public land. The designated location in Kramovik aims to achieve a connection capacity ranging from 95 MW to 105 MW.
