Who is responsible for electricity distribution in Kosovo?

KOSTT, as the system’s transmission and system operator (TSO), balances electricity generation and loads. Electricity Distribution Services in Kosovo (KEDS, a privately-owned firm) oversees distribution. The same firm owns KESCO (Kosovo Electricity Supply Hours Sources: Kosovo authorities and IMF staff calculations.

What is Kosovo's Electricity Supply Chain?

Kosovo’s electricity supply chain (ESC) includes both public and private firms. Electricity production is dominated by a publicly owned enterprise (POE), Kosovo Energy Corporation (KEK), Sources: Kosovo authorities and IMF staff calculations. Note: KOS A and KOS B refer to state-owned coal-based generation plants (“Kosova A and B”).

Could a battery storage system save Kosovo's Energy costs?

In fact, a 2018 study by the World Bank, which had for years supported the construction of Kosova e Re, found that if taking carbon and pollution costs into account, a combination of renewables and battery storage would be the most cost-effective solution for Kosovo’s electricity sector.

Who regulates energy in Kosovo?

4 The ERO is an independent agency that regulates electricity, district heating, and gas markets in Kosovo. It was established in 2004, after the promulgation of the Laws on Energy, on Electricity, and on the Energy Regulator. The ERO helps to ensure that Kosovo's regulatory framework is in line with the EU 'acquis’ on energy.

What is the energy strategy for Kosovo?

The Kosovo energy strategy includes increasing RES capacity to 35% of electricity consumption by 2031. Aiming for 600 MW wind, 600 MW solar PV, 20 MW biomass & at least 100 MW of prosumer capacity, to reach a total installed RES capacity of 1600 MW by 2031. Lignite exploitation in Kosovo started in 1922.

How much energy does Kosovo import in 2022?

Kosovo’s net energy imports are projected to have reached 12.5 percent of GDP in 2022, up 3.5 percentage points (pp) with respect to 2021, despite a 35 percent decrease in electricity imports and 5 percent decrease in fuel imports. 4. Kosovo’s electricity supply chain (ESC) includes both public and private firms.