Minister Karakaçi Highlights Solar Energy Expansion for More Reliable Power Supply

In order to enhance Albania’s energy security and diversify its energy sources, the country is expanding its solar energy production capacity.
The “Erseka Solar Park 1” and “Erseka Solar Park 2” photovoltaic parks in Ersekë, which have a combined capacity of 40 MW, were inspected by Minister of Infrastructure and Energy Enea Karakaçi. After winning an auction conducted by the Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy, a third park, which has a capacity of 70 MW, is also anticipated to commence operations in the near future.
Increasing domestic energy production could assist in reducing reliance on imports and more effectively meeting energy demands. This translates to an increased number of domestic generation sources and the potential for a more consistent supply for citizens. The new electricity sector law also allows for the integration of batteries into initiatives to enhance the balance of solar energy production.
“The new law incorporates a requirement that has been requested by numerous energy producers, particularly those in the photovoltaic and renewable energy sectors: the inclusion of batteries, which facilitates the more effective balancing of electricity production,” stated Minister Karakaçi.
By the conclusion of 2025, Albania had installed over 600 MW of new photovoltaic capacity, as indicated by the minister’s data. Photovoltaic power facilities accounted for 11% of the total electricity production in the previous year.
Karakaçi stated that investments in the sector offer domestic businesses the opportunity to trade energy on the free market through the Albanian Power Exchange (ALPEX) in addition to producing it.
The government’s objective is for Albania to become a positive energy exporter by 2030. In this context, the Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy, in collaboration with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, is preparing for an additional photovoltaic energy procurement that is anticipated to occur in late 2026 or early 2027. Battery storage will also be included in the auction projects.