Albania is targeting a new solar energy auction by late 2026 or early 2027
The upcoming auction will include battery storage for the first time
Solar PV currently accounts for over 11% of Albania’s electricity production
Albania plans to launch a new solar power auction by the end of 2026 or early 2027, with battery storage included in the projects for the first time, according to the country’s Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy.
The auction will be developed by the Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy in cooperation with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).
Enea Karakaçi, the Albanian Minister of Infrastructure and Energy, made the announcement during his visit to Erseka Solar Park 1 and 2 with 40 MW of total installed capacity. The project will have a third phase with 70 MW capacity.
Previously, Albania selected a consortium led by India Power Corporation to build the country’s first solar power station with 100 MW capacity in 2018. The second and third PV auctions, for 140 MW and 100 MW capacity respectively, were won by France’s Voltalia (see Voltalia Wins 100 MW Albanian Solar Auction).
For the 300 MW solar PV auction of 2024, Albania awarded 283.9 MW to nine winning bidders (see Albania Announces Winners Of 300 MW Solar Auction).
Albania’s new electricity law, approved on June 30, 2026, includes battery storage requirements for renewable energy projects. Karakaçi said the provision responds to requests from solar and other renewable energy producers and aims to improve the balance between electricity generation and demand.
According to Karakaçi, Albania had installed over 600 MW of new solar PV energy capacity by the end of 2025. Solar electricity now accounts for more than 11% of national electricity production, the minister added.
As the country diversifies its electricity mix with the inclusion of renewable energy sources, it aims to become a net energy exporter by 2030. According to the country’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) 3.0, it aims to achieve a 66.7% share of renewable energy in its final energy consumption by 2035.
