During the January–April period, domestic energy production totaled 4.4 million MWh. Private and concessionary producers generated the majority share of 54% (2.38 million MWh), while the state-owned KESH produced the remaining 46% (2.03 million MWh).

Data show that rising private investment is reshaping an energy sector historically dominated by the state.

A major milestone in this four-month period was the rapid expansion of solar generation. Photovoltaic plants generated over 230 thousand MWh, accounting for approximately 5.2% of our net domestic energy production.

Rather than distributed generation, transmission-connected plants supplied the bulk of this production, demonstrating that large photovoltaic projects are the true backbone of the sector’s growth.

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The agreement, ratified with the votes of the ruling majority, provides for a 40 million euro loan to support the plant’s electromechanical rehabilitation, aimed at improving the safety and efficiency of electricity generation from renewable sources.

The planned works will upgrade equipment technology, increase the reliability of the facility’s operations and extend the plant’s operational lifespan by at least 30 years.

The new financing adds to previous assistance for the project and will fund additional rehabilitation measures identified during technical assessments conducted by international experts.

The rehabilitation project is expected to be implemented by Albanian Power Corporation (KESH), with works scheduled for completion in July 2030.

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Albanian Power Corporation (KESH) reported today at noon that the daily production of electricity from the three hydropower plants in the northern Drin River cascade: Fierza, Koman and Vau i Dejës, has reached 26,000 MWh.

According to KESH, the current cascade levels on the Drin River are: Fierza HPP 292.4 meters above sea level (msl), Koman HPP 170.7 msl and Vau i Dejës HPP 73.4 msl.

While the natural flows in the cascade are: Fierza HPP 400m3/s; Koman HPP 230m3/s and Vau i Dejës HPP 30m3/s. /e.xh/j.p/p.s./

KESH said water levels at the cascade’s reservoirs were measured at 292.4 metres at Fierza, 171.5 metres at Komani and 74.7 metres at Vau i Dejës, while inflows into the system were running at 1,000 cubic metres per second.

Two days earlier, the utility said the hydropower plants on the Drin river cascade were operating at maximum capacity following a rise in water levels caused by heavy rainfall in early January.

Daily electricity generation from the three plants had reached 25,000 megawatt hours, ensuring stable supply for domestic demand and supporting the country’s energy security, KESH said.

To manage inflows during the rainy period, controlled discharges from the Komani plant reached 1,200 cubic metres per second, while discharges at Vau i Dejës stood at 1,600 cubic metres per second.

KESH said it continues to closely and continuously monitor hydrological conditions across the cascade to ensure safe and efficient management of water resources.

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According to KESH data, the water level of the Fierza HPP lake is 292.7 meters, the Koman HPP 171.7 meters, while the Vau i Dejës HPP has reached 74.6 meters.

According to KESH, the natural flows in the cascade are also stable, with 900 m3/s at the Fierza HPP, 350 m3/s at the Koman HPP and 150 m3/s at the Vau i Dejës HPP.

The daily production of electricity from the three hydropower plants has reached 25 thousand MWh, ensuring a stable supply for national needs and supporting the country’s energy security.

The Power Corporation also said that it will continue to monitor the situation continuously. /j.p/p.s./

According to data from the Albanian Electric Power Corporation (KESH), the water level at the Fierza hydroelectric power plant is 292.4 meters, 171.97 meters at the Koman hydroelectric power plant and 74.08 meters at the Vau i Dejës hydroelectric power plant.

Meanwhile, natural flows in the cascade are estimated at around 1,500 cubic meters per second at Fierza, 550 cubic meters per second at Koman and 150 cubic meters per second at Vau i Dejës, with a total of around 2,200 cubic meters of water per second.

Currently, according to KESH, the final discharge from the Vau i Dejës hydroelectric power plant is carried out through the discharge and energy production tunnel, with a total of about 1,400 m3/s, of which 900 m3/s is from the discharge tunnel and 500 m3/s from the production.

KESH said that about 60% of the water flows in the cascade are being discharged in a controlled manner, significantly reducing the possibility of flooding in the lower areas of the Drini basin.

The Albanian Electric Power Corporation said that the situation is being continuously monitored and that flow management is being carried out according to scenarios foreseen for the safety of inhabited areas. /j.p/p.s./

KESH said daily electricity generation from the three hydropower plants on the Drin river cascade – Fierza, Koman and Vau i Dejes – had reached 12,700 megawatt hours (MWh).

Current water levels at the plants stand at 288 metres above sea level at Fierza, 173.8 metres at Koman and 74.8 metres at Vau i Dejes, the corporation said.

KESH said it would continue to keep the public and relevant authorities transparently informed of any changes in the data.

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Speaking at a meeting with prefects, mayors and the Civil Emergencies Agency, Balluku said intense rainfall was expected to hit Albanian northern and northeastern regions.

Balluku said KESH had been preparing for several days and began lowering water levels in the Koman and Vau i Dejës reservoirs since on 11 November.

She added that authorities would try to avoid opening spillway gates, “but if we reach the highest technical level, it would become mandatory.”

Balluku warned of potential flooding risks in Shkodra’s lowland due to increased inflows into the Buna River and urged mayors to inform residents early to mitigate damage.

In the Western Lowlands, heavy rain is not expected, though inflows from the Vjosa River could cause problems in Vlorë or Fier. Southeastern regions are not expected to face significant issues, she added.

Balluku said heavy rain was also forecast on Tuesday afternoon in Elbasan and Rrogozhinë, calling for additional precautions. She noted that power distribution utility OSHEE, the Albanian Road Authority and the ports of Durrës, Vlorë and Sarandë had been placed on alert.

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KESH said the initiative highlights its commitment to deeper regional energy integration and its role as a strategic partner. Albania aims to become a regional leader in renewable energy production and exports by 2030, targeting 1,500 MW of new capacity.

Key projects include a 600 MW wind farm in Tropoja, new interconnection lines with Greece, North Macedonia and Kosovo, and a planned underwater link to Italy.

Investments in recent years have doubled national capacity to 3,298 MW, cut distribution losses from 50% to 17%, and boosted renewables.

The 140 MW Karavasta solar park remains the country’s largest of its kind, while new solar and green projects have added 1,300 MW.

Today, 10% of Albania’s power comes from photovoltaic parks, reducing reliance on hydropower and making its system one of the most resilient globally.

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As a result, the Albanian Power Corporation (KESH) has turned to the international market to ensure domestic electricity supply

KESH announced Saturday it has purchased a total of 69.819 MWh for the period September 8–14 to meet the country’s rising demand and offset reduced local production caused by the prolonged drought.

The purchase was completed in four lots:

Lot 1: 39,144 MWh at a weighted price of EUR 115.89/MWh, with the highest contracted price at EUR 118.10/MWh and the lowest at EUR 114.60/MWh.

Lot 2: 14,875 MWh at a weighted price of EUR 110.89/MWh, ranging from EUR 110.27 to EUR 111.10/MWh.

Lot 3: 15,400 MWh at a weighted price of EUR 108.11/MWh, with prices between EUR 102.60 and EUR 113.90/MWh.

Lot 4: 4,000 MWh at a weighted price of EUR 170.95/MWh.

The move ensures Albania’s electricity supply remains stable despite challenging hydropower conditions.

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