The first project, a 30 MW solar facility, will be built in Fier, a municipality in the southwest. EZ-5 Energy, a renewables company based in Tirana, will oversee its development. The Albanian government, as reported by the state news agency ATA, has set a 36-month timeline for securing a construction permit and commissioning the plant. Once operational, the facility is expected to function for 49 years, supporting long-term energy production.
The second initiative involves a 24 MW solar park in Kolonje, located in the southeast. Get Solar Solution, also headquartered in Tirana, will manage this project, adhering to the same 36-month deadline for construction and commissioning. Both projects operate without government concessions, reflecting a market-driven approach to renewable energy development.
To ensure transparency, the government has outlined specific requirements. EZ-5 Energy must provide quarterly progress updates to the Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy and the National Agency of Natural Resources. Meanwhile, Get Solar Solution is obligated to supply 2% of the Kolonje plant’s annual electricity output to the state, either as energy or as a monetary equivalent paid to the national budget.
Albania’s solar sector has seen steady growth. In 2024, the country hosted its first unsubsidized large-scale solar project, a 300 MW initiative that attracted 283.93 MW of proposals at an average price of €0.0513 ($0.0557)/kWh. Earlier this year, four companies submitted applications to develop additional solar projects across various regions, signaling strong interest in Albania’s renewable energy market.
According to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), Albania’s total solar capacity reached 307 MW by the end of 2024, marking a 100 MW increase from the previous year. The approval of these two solar parks in Fier and Kolonje underscores the country’s commitment to expanding clean energy infrastructure and fostering sustainable development.
