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North Macedonia launches just energy transition investment

North Macedonia today launched a just energy transition investment platform to guide its far-reaching plans for a low-carbon and just transition of the electricity sector. The platform represents a milestone for the historically coal-dependent country and highlights its ambition to Transform its energy sector and economy to a low-carbon, low

Andonov: Čebren hydropower plant to accelerate renewables

Once constructed, the Čebren pumped storage hydropower plant will significantly accelerate the deployment of renewables in North Macedonia and the region by helping balance intermittent green energy, said Viktor Andonov, Energy Advisor to the Prime Minister of North Macedonia.

North Macedonia approves concession for Čebren pumped-storage

The Government of the Republic of North Macedonia has approved the award of a concession to a Greek consortium of national power utility PPC and construction group Archirodon for the design, financing, construction, operation and maintenance of the 333 MW Čebren pumped-storage scheme.

North Macedonia awards contract for Chebren hydropower plant

The Government of the Republic of North Macedonia has awarded a concession for the use of water for the production of electricity with construction of hydro power plants on the Crna Reka. The concession for the 333 MW Chebren pumped storage hydropower plant was awarded to Public Power Corporation S.A. and Archirodon Group, both from Greece

Andonov: Čebren hydropower plant to accelerate

North Macedonia launches just energy transition

A Renewable Energy Future in North Macedonia | TNC

A Renewable Energy Future in North Macedonia: A Blueprint for Accelerating the Transition. Research identifies twice the land needed to meet the country''s electricity demand without unduly impacting nature and communities. October 04, 2023

Financing just transition Investment Plan for North Macedonia

Case study: North Macedonia''s energy transition context Core action to achieve this is complete coal phase-out before the end of the decade. In 2021, 39.5% of the country''s electricity was generated from coal, supplied by two power plants - 125MW TPP Oslomej and 639MW TPP Bitola. Over 33% of electricity was

A Renewable Energy Future in North Macedonia | TNC

North Macedonia drafts two laws introducing energy

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energy storage and aggregation have been transposed in the Energy Law amendments from 2022. All customers have been free to choose their supplier since 2019. In 2023, approximately 40% of consumption was supplied at non-regulated prices. In the mid of 2024, the Government selected a universal service

Financing just transition Investment Plan for North Macedonia

Case study: North Macedonia''s energy transition context Core action to achieve this is complete coal phase-out before the end of the decade. In 2021, 39.5% of the country''s electricity was

North Macedonia drafts two laws introducing energy storage to

The draft Law on Energy, the first new version after five years, stipulates that the status of a strategic project, eligible for state aid, can be declared for high-voltage power lines, energy storage, key equipment and safety and digitalization systems, smart grids, investments in fossil gas and hydrogen facilities as well as in carbon capture

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What is North Macedonia's just energy transition investment platform?

North Macedonia today launched a just energy transition investment platform to guide its far-reaching plans for a low-carbon and just transition of the electricity sector.

Does North Macedonia need more re power?

Over 33% of electricity was imported, raising energy security concerns. North Macedonia targets 38% share of electricity in gross final energy consumption from RES (from 23% in 2020). Per green scenario of the draft National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP) this will require circa 1,5 GW new installed RE capacity by end of 2030.

What is the energy transition in North Macedonia?

Investment Plan for North Macedonia Anna Vasylyeva Energy Transition Specialist The Context on Energy Transition in the Western Balkans Fossil fuel combustion is a key source of emissions in the region. •Except for Albania, the region relies heavily on coal for electricity generation, supplied by circa 8.7GW of installed TPP capacities.

How much re capacity does North Macedonia need?

Per green scenario of the draft National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP) this will require circa 1,5 GW new installed RE capacity by end of 2030. North Macedonia has set an ambitious NDC target of net 82% GHG emissions reduction by 2030 compared to 1990 levels.

How much solar power does North Macedonia have?

Solar power Built on a former lignite open pit mining site, North Macedonia's Oslomej solar park will have an installed capacity of 120 MW when fully completed. © Ciril Jazbec

How will the green economy transition impact North Macedonia?

The green economy transition will bring net economic benefits, supporting North Macedonia in entering green value chains and increasing the competitiveness of its economy. However, coal-reliant regions may be impacted unevenly.

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