Power Sector Law

Updated: 05.02.2019

Name (orig)

Ligj Nr. 43/2015 për Sektorin Energjisë Elektrike

Name (English)

Law 43/2015 on Power Sector

Entry into force

08.05.2015

Purpose

The Law establishes the rules for the generation, transmission, distribution and supply of electricity

Relevance for renewable energy

The Law recognizes the promotion of electricity from renewable energy sources as one of the key principles to be considered in the security of electricity supply. It defines the producers of electricity from renewable energy sources as priority producers. The Law also sets out the obligations of the transmission and distribution system operators concerning the connection and dispatch of renewable electricity.

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