Minister of Infrastructure and Energy Enea Karakaçi made the statement during a visit to Erseka, where he inspected the investments in a photovoltaic park firsthand.

“We are visiting a project that clearly demonstrates the developments in the energy sector over recent years, where the diversification of sources has significantly boosted our energy capacities,” said Karakaçi.

The minister emphasized that developing new energy generation sources is a key priority of energy policy, leading to a diversification of the country’s energy mix.

The investor reported that the park became operational about two years ago and has a generation capacity of 20 MW. When including the other solar farm and the substation, the total investment reaches approximately €30 million.

According to the investor, both parks have performed well in terms of energy generation and the company is currently expanding its operations with a new project, “Solar 3.” He also highlighted that energy sales prices have been favorable.

Energy produced by “Solar 2,” which has a capacity of 20 MW, is traded on the ALPEX exchange, whereas previously, the energy generated by these parks was sold on the open market. According to the investor, the entire park management system is digitized.

Karakaçi stated that energy produced by these parks is currently sold on the exchange at approximately 105 EUR/MWh, whereas under the state-mandated scheme, the price will be 53.3 EUR/MWh for a 15-year period.

According to him, this scheme secures annual revenues of around 4 million euros for the state while providing the business with a more stable foundation for the investment.

The minister also addressed changes to the energy sector’s legal framework, noting that the new law mandates the inclusion of battery storage systems to enhance flexibility and generation capacity from renewable sources.

Karakaçi announced that another auction for photovoltaic energy is expected to be held in late 2026 in cooperation with the EBRD, continuing the expansion of renewable energy capacities. /e.xh/r.e/a.f/p.s./

Prime Minister Edi Rama shared Saturday  images of a private investment in Erseka Solar Park, a renewable energy project in southeast Albania, producing 50 million kWh annually – enough to power 12,000 homes.

The government head noted that Erseka Solar Park has employed eco-friendly technology and the investment has significant social and economic impact for the area and beyond.

“We are diversifying energy sources by increasing energy security towards meeting the goal of making Albania net energy exporter by 2030,” Rama wrote in a post on the social media.

Rama also emphasized the need for modern, green investments in Albania’s energy sector.

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Prime Minister Edi Rama shared today in the social media photos from the trip through this road during which you can stop at the thermal baths of Sarandopor, traditional vineyards and other gems of Leskovik.

The works for the reconstruction of the Erseka-Leskovik road have been financed through a fund of about 6 million euros from the Albanian government and the EBRD.

This investment cuts the travel time and is another window for the development of tourism in our country.

The road is 42.67 kilometers long. The existing asphalt was about 4 meters wide, while the new asphalt is 5 meters along the entire length of the road.

The reconstruction of the Erseka-Leskovik road aims to improve the connection between the regions and facilitate movement towards the tourist potentials of the region of Korça and Gjirokastra, bringing the expansion of the region’s tourist offer and increasing the opportunities for sustainable regional economic development.

The reconstruction project improves the quality and safety of road traffic while maintaining the existing track of the road. /m.m/p.s./

The reconstruction project of this road costs about 6 million Euros, financed by the Albanian government and the EBRD.

Prefect of Korça region Nertil Jole shared on social media images of the works being carried out on this road.

Jole said that, “The interventions aim to improve the quality and safety of traffic while maintaining the existing track of the road as well as to improve the connection between the areas of the region, cross-border communication and access to the tourist potentials of Kolonja and Përmet for the development of tourism and the economy”.

The road is 42.67 km long, the width of the existing asphalt is about 4 m, while the new asphalt will be 5 m along the entire length of the road.

Prefect Jole stated that, “The project envisages the construction of asphalt layers of the existing road, the construction of substrates (where there is major damage), the solution of road drainage, the construction of retaining walls, the construction of culverts and works of art on the road and vertical and horizontal signage”.

Jole said that, “We are working to complete the reconstruction of the road by spring next year”.

The reconstruction of the Erseka-Leskovik road aims to improve regional connectivity and facilitate accessibility to the tourist potentials of Korça and Gjirokastra region, bringing the expansion of the region’s tourist offer and increasing the opportunity for sustainable regional economic development.

The reconstruction project will aim to improve the quality and safety of road traffic while maintaining the existing road footprint. /k.s/p.s./

Prime Minister Edi Rama shared today in social media photos of the work for the construction of this road.

Rama said that, “This road is one of the most important construction sites for the time being. Korça-Erseka road is a major infrastructure work for vehicle traffic and tourism, which day by day is taking shape while it is expected to be ready in June of the current year”.

Korça-Erseka old road was 45 kilometers long, while following building of the new road, the distance is reduced to 35 kilometers.

The construction of this road promotes further the touristic development of the southeast of the country by bringing closer two areas with a lot of potential, such as Korça and Erseka. /k.s/p.s./

During the inspection, Minister Balluku was accompanied by the director of the Albanian Road Authority Ervis Berberi and Mayor of Erseka Erion Isai.

Minister Balluku said that, “We are very satisfied with the progress of the works and according to the plan the road will open in June 2023. With the right infrastructure, there will be an influx of citizens who will come from all cities to visit Erseka”.

According to her, “The first part of the second lot has been completed in 99%. While in this lot, there is realized 77% of the project”, added Balluku.

On his part, Mayor Isai said that, “As the work on the road continuous, 4 new hotels have started operating in the city this year, 2 of which have up to 100 beds, which means that the impact of the road can be felt”.

“According to the tourism offices, in June 2021 up to July 2022, 21 thousand tourists stayed in Kolonja and this road is being worthy not only for tourism, but also for the economy. There is demand for local products and we have serious contacts for the export of Leskoviku wine to the USA”, said Isai.

Korça-Erseka road is 45 kilometers long, while with the completion of the new segment, the distance is reduced into 35 kilometers.

The construction of this road promotes further touristic development of the southeast of the country by bringing closer two areas with a lot of potential, such as Korça and Erseka./k.s/p.s./