Kosovo Base Station Energy Management System Monitoring

Who regulates the energy sector in Kosovo?

Regulation of activities in energy sector in Kosovo is a responsibility of the Energy Regulatory Office (ERO). An additional factor in the energy sector in Kosovo is Ministry of Economic Development (MZHE), which has the responsibility of dealing with issues that have to do with energy. MZHE prepares legislation and drafts strategies and projects.

What is the energy situation in Kosovo?

Currently, 96 per cent of electricity is generated from old and inefficient lignite-fired plants, which cause high levels of pollution. Nearly 40 per cent of the energy is used by the residential sector. If compared to the EU average, the demand of energy per square metre in Kosovo is twice as high.

Is Kosovo a member of the EU Energy Community?

As a member of the EU Energy Community, the country has committed itself to implement the energy chapter of the EU aquis. Hence, by 2030 the Government of Kosovo is aiming to reduce energy consumption by 32.5 per cent compared to projections, in orientation to the EU energy efficiency target.

How has Kosovo's distribution network changed over the last decade?

KEDS is working in full coordination with all municipalities in Kosovo to adapt their development priorities, both in economic terms and the expansion of settlements based on urban plans. In conclusion, it can be said that Kosovo's distribution network has been going through a phase of modernization and improvement in the last decade.

What are the challenges facing Kosovo?

Ensuring a reliable and affordable energy supply in the country is a high priority for the Government of Kosovo and a necessity for economic growth. However, the country is facing enormous challenges from a rising demand for electricity and heating, while the existing power plants have limited capacities and are showing supply bottlenecks.

What problems do businesses face in Kosovo?

Kosovo has a fragile economy and doing business is faced with many infrastructural problems that must be continuously supported in order to function properly and develop further. 9 years ago, in the Doing Business reports of the World Bank, the problem of electricity was always ranked first by businesses in Kosovo.