A call for tenders has been launched in Albania to encourage the development of large-scale onshore wind farms.
An important step in the country’s energy transition.
1st tender for wind power in Albania
Albania launches its first public call to develop large-scale wind power plants.
Individual projects with a capacity of between 10 MW and 75 MW can apply.
Several projects will be selected.
The total capacity of the call is currently 100 MW, but could be increased to 150 MW.
Winners are expected to be announced in the first half of 2023.
The Albanian Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy is leading the tender.
What’s more, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is supporting the Albanian authorities in this project.
Albania on the road to energy transition
This call is an important step in Albania’s energy transition.
Matteo Colangeli, EBRD manager for the Western Balkans, said:
“We are delighted with Albania’s progress in developing wind and solar energy through open and transparent tendering. This is another important step towards the diversification, resilience and sustainable development of the country’s energy sector.”
Intensive work
Developers must send in their qualifying submissions by mid-June 2022.
This will be followed by a request for proposals from the candidates selected in the first phase.
The launch of the tender thus marks the start of a period of intensive work for developers.
All the more so as they have to meet the stringent technical, environmental and social requirements of the selection process.
Bidders must also propose sites for the development of wind farms.
This includes a wind siting study and a high-level preliminary examination of prohibited zones.
The Albanian Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy will be holding a conference to answer any questions.
A long-term commitment from EBRD
The tender follows the successful award of two EBRD-supported solar tenders.
These concerned the Karavasta (140 MW) and Spitallë (100 MW) projects.
The projects will diversify the sources of supply in Albania’s electricity sector.
Albania’s power sector is vulnerable to seasonal changes in hydrology and dependent on costly, emissions-intensive electricity imports.
This first wind power tender is therefore an important step in Albania’s energy transition.
It will help the country diversify its electricity supply sources.
What’s more, Albania will be able to count on EBRD’s support throughout its implementation.
