Electrical energy in Kosovo
Kosovo has signed several agreements for cooperation on energy sector with Albania. The fact that the electrical energy system of Albania relies on hydro energy (almost 100%), while Kosovo relies on
Kosovo's two existing thermal power plants, Kosova A and Kosova B, were built in 1963 and 1983, respectively. Despite a combined installed capacity of 1,478MW, the two plants have a current operational capacity of 915MW using 7.2 million tonnes (Mt) of coal a year.
Kosovo Energy Corporation has planned a 100 MW solar power plant near Prishtina, the largest solar power plant in Kosovo. The solar power plant is estimated to have a annual output of 169 GWh. Kosovo is a key point in Southeast Europe because of its geographic position in the center of the region.
Hydroelectric power generation is mainly provided by Ujmani power station with a capacity of 70 MW. In the past, Kosovo has had four functional hydroelectric power plants. After the 1999 war they stopped working, but they have been rehabilitated in the recent years. Lumbardhi hydroelectric power plant was rehabilitated in 2005.
Kosova B power plant is composed of two units. The first unit was built in 1983 with a capacity of 340 MW, while the second unit was built in 1984 with the same power of generation. The conditions in Kosova B power plant have improved after recent investments. The power plants and coal mines are located in Kastriot.
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