North Macedonia has approved over 4.42 GW of new power generation capacity to be developed within 2026, selected through a public call launched in September 2025
Solar PV dominates the plan with 59 projects totaling more than 3.01 GW, along with 7 wind projects and a 495 MW gas cogeneration plant
The plan also clears 96 electricity storage facilities, adding 2.03 GW / 4,961 MWh, combining both co-located and standalone storage
North Macedonia has approved the deployment of over 4.42 GW of new renewable energy generation capacity in the country within 2026 for an estimated investment of €3.73 billion as part of its Annual Plan for the Construction of Energy Facilities 2026.
This includes 59 solar PV plants with a combined capacity of over 3.01 GW worth €2.1 billion, 7 wind power facilities with 908 MW capacity, and a 495 MW cogeneration gas power plant. These projects were selected following a public call launched in September 2025.
Under the plan, the Ministry of Energy, Mining and Mineral Resources has also approved 77 storage facilities accounting for 3,466 MWh of storage capacity that will be integrated with 1.4 GW of existing or new power plant capacity. Additionally, the plan green signals 19 standalone storage facilities with an installed capacity of 637.5 MW / 1,495 MWh.
Altogether, 96 storage facilities will bring online 2.03 GW of capacity, with 4,961 MWh storage, representing close to €2 billion in investment.
North Macedonia’s Energy Minister, Sanja Božinovska, added that 56 facilities with a combined 52 MW of solar PV and 61 electricity storage facilities representing 28 MW / 117.56 MWh capacity have been approved under the 2026 annual plan. These projects were submitted by 7 local government units of Makedonski Brod, Lozovo, Debarca, Kavadarci, Kumanovo, Brvenica, and Kocani.
Božinovska said that the plan entails higher standards, stricter control and clear rules to ensure energy security, environmental protection, and public interest.
She emphasized, “Our goal is a clear balance - economic development, environmental protection and strong public interest. These are documents that bring order, security and a long-term vision to the energy sector.”
North Macedonia targets a minimum of 40% share of renewable energy in its gross final energy consumption by 2030, and 45% by 2040, for which the country plans to develop and expand its energy networks.
At the end of 2024, North Macedonia’s cumulative installed renewable energy capacity stood at 1.63 GW, comprising 833 MW of solar, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency.