In the third part of this interview, Professor Lorenc Malka discusses Albania’s energy‑market liberalisation, exploring solar investment, new incentives and the pressing shift from hydropower to solar as climate pressures intensify.
Albania’s reliance on hydropower is leading to supply-demand imbalances. Prof. Lorenc Malka from the Polytechnic University of Tirana points to solar, storage and investment incentives as keys to greater stability and new business opportunities.
Trina Solar has delivered 140 MW of bifacial modules for Voltalia’s Karavasta project, the Western Balkans’ largest solar park, which is expected to power 220,000 households.
Despite abundant sunshine, Albania’s PV growth remains held back by bureaucracy, grid congestion and limited skilled labour. Professor Lorenc Malka outlines these challenges and explores potential solutions.
The Southeast European country's solar and storage market is in its early stages but developing rapidly, drawing increasing investor interest and EU support. Discover the latest trends in our weekly focus, 8–11 December.
With abundant sunlight, Albania has the potential to diversify beyond hydropower. Professor Lorenc Malka from the Polytechnic University of Tirana explores how solar energy and storage could reshape the nation’s energy future.
Trina Solar is supplying a system solution for a 67.5 MW PV farm with trackers in Topoje, Albania – without subsidies.
The first construction phase of the largest floating solar park in Albania, with 2 MW, has been connected to the grid. The entire plant is expected to supply electricity by the end of the year.
Fimer recently supplied 14 PVS-100 inverters, three-phase string solution, thanks to its partnership with Vega Solar in Albania.
