Does Albania have a solar PV potential?

Explore the solar photovoltaic (PV) potential across 6 locations in Albania, from Tirana to Vlorë. We have utilized empirical solar and meteorological data obtained from NASA's POWER API to determine solar PV potential and identify the optimal panel tilt angles for these locations.

How much does a solar power project cost in Albania?

Still, the Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy awarded 283.9 MW. The lowest offer came in at EUR 39.7 per MWh, against a starting level of EUR 59.97 per MWh. Eight consortiums won 15-year power purchase agreements (PPAs) today in Albania for their solar power projects as the Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy opened their bids.

What is the ideal angle to tilt solar PV panels in Albania?

So far based on Solar PV Analysis of 6 locations in Albania, we've discovered that the ideal angle to tilt solar PV panels in Albania varies between 35° from the horizontal plane facing South in Tirana and 34° from the horizontal plane facing South in Vlorë.

Is solar a viable alternative to electricity in Albania?

A move toward more solar is partly an attempt to diversify Albania’s electricity sources. In “ Evaluation and integration of photovoltaic (PV) systems in Albanian energy landscape,” which was recently published in Solar Compass, the scientists said that solar is an adaptable and affordable alternative, given Albania’s sunny climate.

Is Tirana a good place to install solar panels?

Tirana, Albania, situated at a latitude and longitude of 41.3253 and 19.8184 respectively, is a favorable location for solar photovoltaic (PV) installations due to its varying seasonal average daily solar irradiance per kilowatt of installed capacity. In the summer season, it's as high as 7.85 kWh/day while in autumn it averages at 3.70 kWh/day.

Who won a solar project in Albania?

Smart Gynesh Energy, Smart Energy Group and Erseka Solar were selected for two lots: 40.3 MW at EUR 53.53 per MWh and 20.2 MW at EUR 56.28 per MWh. JGA consulting, Swiss Approval Albania, Eterna and Gr Albania secured 15.2 MW at a price of EUR 54.7 per MWh. Solar PV, Gr Albania, Enterprise Albania and RAB won 29.13 MW at EUR 54.8 per MWh.