TIRANA, Dec 1 /ATA/ – Losses in Albania’s power distribution grid fell to 16% at the end of the third quarter, a sharp improvement from 45% in 2013 and down from 16.8% in the same period of 2024.
According to the National Institute of Statistics office (INSTAT), network losses reached 323 GWh in Q3 2025, compared with 344 GWh in Q3 2024, a decline of 5.9%.
“The share of network losses in total electricity available during the third quarter of 2025 was 16.0%, down from 16.8% in the third quarter of 2024,” the report said.
Officials say the progress reflects investments in grid infrastructure and new technology, along with improvements in management, structural reorganisation and tighter field inspections aimed at formalising the energy sector.
The government has set a target to reduce losses below 12% by 2029, largely through the rollout of smart meters that provide accurate measurements, real-time data transmission and fair billing.
Network losses are divided into two categories: technical losses, caused by an ageing grid in need of modernisation; and non-technical losses, which include electricity theft and other abuses, and will be monitored more rigorously.
Thanks to recent investment, Albania’s installed energy capacity has doubled from 1,768 MW in 2013 to 3,298 MW, while losses have dropped significantly, contributing to improved financial stability in the energy sector.
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