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Grid issues in Albania

Updated: 05.02.2019

Author: Tim Sternkopf

Connection to the grid	The grid operator is obliged to connect to the system any energy generating plant meeting the conditions for connection. Renewable energy is given priority with regards to grid connection.
Statutory provisions	Renewable Energy Law (Ligj No. 7/2017 për Nxitjen e Përdorimit të Energjisë nga Burimet e Rinovueshme - Law 7/2017 on Renewable Energy Sources) Power Sector Law (Ligj Nr. 43/2015 për Sektorin Energjisë Elektrike - Law 43/2015 on Power Sector) Grid Code (Kodi_i_Transmetimit_Vendim_Nr_123 - Transmission Code Decision Nr. 123) Distribution Code (Kodi i Funksionimit te Shperndarjes Vendim Nr. 100 - Distribution Code Decision Nr. 100).

Connection to the grid

The grid operator is obliged to connect to the system any energy generating plant meeting the conditions for connection.

Renewable energy is given priority with regards to grid connection.

Statutory provisions

Renewable Energy Law (Ligj No. 7/2017 për Nxitjen e Përdorimit të Energjisë nga Burimet e Rinovueshme - Law 7/2017 on Renewable Energy Sources)
Power Sector Law (Ligj Nr. 43/2015 për Sektorin Energjisë Elektrike - Law 43/2015 on Power Sector)
Grid Code (Kodi_i_Transmetimit_Vendim_Nr_123 - Transmission Code Decision Nr. 123)
Distribution Code (Kodi i Funksionimit te Shperndarjes Vendim Nr. 100 - Distribution Code Decision Nr. 100).

Albania

Electricity

Transmission System Operator - Operatori i Sistemit të Transmetimit (OST sh.a)
+355 4 2225581
Operator website
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