TIRANA, March 6 /ATA/-By Maela Marini/ – Albanian government has decided to ease application procedures for construction of wind power plants amid growing demand for renewable energy parks from private sector.
In a statement after the cabinet’s regular meeting on Wednesday, the Deputy Prime Minister Belina Balluku, also Minister of Infrastructure and Energy, said that the changes to the decision on rules and procedures for the construction of new electricity capacities are devised to facilitate entire application process as the private sector initiative to invest in renewable energy facilities, both solar and wind power plants, has increased significantly in the last few years.
“Compared to two years ago, we have registered a significant number of private entities seeking to invest in renewable projects without demanding predetermined prices and state budget support. To this end, we have decided to ease these processes,” Balluku clarified.
According to her, private companies had to apply and obtain prior authorization previously.
Renewable energy projects are supported by the Albanian government.
Albania’s energy system relies almost exclusively to hydropower and therefore alternative sources such as solar and wind energy will ensure diversity and security, while also making the country more resilient to climate change factors and reducing energy costs.
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