Albania EK Distributed Energy Storage

The wholesale market in Albania continues to operate under the framework of the Third Energy Package, as the Electricity Inte-gration Package (EIP) has yet to be transposed into national law, despite the deadline of 31 December 2023. An infringement procedure for non-transposition has been initiated by the Sec-retariat.

There is a net metering in place, enabling consumers to operate renewable energy installations with a maximum capacity of 500 kW. Albania has incorporated changes into the Renewables Law, which outlines a transition to net billing for self-consumed renewables, scheduled to commence on 1 January 2024.

Albania reported that over 100 EIA processes related to ener-gy projects were conducted in the reporting period. Concerns persist regarding the hydropower projects on the Vjosa River, Valbona River, and the Skavica project.

In the wake of the energy crisis in 2022, Albania imported two mobile, sea-based com-bustion units run on heavy fuel oil in case of need. There is no information, however, regarding whether these units have ever been used.

Albania has transposed some provisions of the Environmen-tal Liability Directive via the Law on Environmental Protection. There was no progress on the adoption of secondary legislation in the last reporting year. ERE, the regulator, is established in line with the applicable Energy Community legislation.

Albania has incorporated changes into the Renewables Law, which outlines a transition to net billing for self-consumed renewables, scheduled to commence on 1 January 2024. These amendments guarantee the involvement of citizens in renew-able energy communities while preserving their privileges and responsibilities as end consumers.