Remarks by World Bank Country Manager for Kosovo and North
A good example is the Kosovo Energy Efficiency Fund, the first fund of its kind, designed to operate on a revolving basis, scaling up investments and ensuring the sustainability of financing to achieve the government''s ambitious energy efficiency targets. With World Bank''s support more than 130 public buildings – hospitals, university
Make way for women in the energy sector
Gender-sensitive energy policies. There is an urgent need to reflect on gender considerations in Kosovo''s main energy policy document that is currently being finalised, Kosovo''s Energy Strategy (2021-2030). The current strategy that is being revised, 2017-2026, does not include a section on education or on gender equality.
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Labor force with advanced education, female (% of female working-age population with advanced education) in Kosovo was reported at 64.18 % in 2022, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Kosovo - Labor force with advanced education, female - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were
MFK announces first internship positions for
Millennium Foundation Kosovo (MFK) has opened the first 11 paid internship positions for women in the energy sector. These positions are part of 200 positions which will be announced in coming months for all women in
BTI 2024 Kosovo Country Report
Kosovo''s economic performance has steadily improved, but it was recently burdened by high inflation and anti-COVID-19 measures. GDP per capita (PPP) has more than doubled since 2008 to $13,056 in 2021. Kosovo''s GDP, which grew by 5.2% in 2019, shrank by 5.2% in 2020 but rose again by 11% in 2021 and 3.5% in 2022.
Energy in Kosovo
Kosovo.Energy është online platformë e integruar e lajmeve dhe informatave mbi sektorin e energjesë dhe mjedisit në Kosovë dhe ka për qëllim edhe lehtësimin e investimeve në sektorin e energjisë si dhe ofrimin e shërbimeve
emPOWERing Kosovo: navigating the transition to green energy
In accordance with Kosovo''s energy strategy, there is a targeted plan to achieve approximately 1.4 gigawatts (GW) of installed capacity from solar and wind sources by the year 2031.
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2030 final energy consumption (FEC) Kosovo* 4,70 Mtoe: 4,25 Mtoe: 2,70 Mtoe: 1,80 Mtoe: source: Decision 2022/02/MC-EnC on incorporating Clean Energy Package into Energy Community acquis . 2021 Primary Energy Consumption (PEC) and Trends. 2021 Final Energy Consumption (FEC) and Trends.
Western Balkans Regular Economic Report
A semi-annual report on recent economic developments and the outlook in the Western Balkans (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia). This edition''s spotlight focuses on migration and provides policy options that could help reap the economic benefits of a global workforce in the Western Balkans.
ENGENDERING UTILITIES PARTNER PROFILE KOSTT, KOSOVO
KOSOVO''S ENERGY SECTOR Kosovo has around 1,565 megawatts (MW) of installed electricity generation capacity, 2 primarily from two coal-fired power plants: Kosovo A and Kosovo B. 3 Renewable energy (mostly hydropower) accounts for approximately five percent (77 MW) of installed capacity, which Kosovo intends to
Energy Sustainable Activity | Kosovo | Fact Sheet | U.S.
USAID Energy Sustainability Activity aims to improve Kosovo''s energy security by strengthening the capacity and sustainability of local institutions to advance energy market development and regional integration,
IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM OF THE ENERGY STRATEGY OF
The Implementation Program of the Energy Strategy of Kosovo (IPESK) for the period 2022-2025 presents a list of five (5) strategic objectives, fifteen (15) specific objectives and ninety (90) activities planned to be undertaken for the development of the energy sector. The Program
Kosovo* secures EUR 160 million in loans from IMF for renewable energy
The IMF earmarked EUR 260 million package for Kosovo* for solar and wind power projects and a stand-by arrangement, Minister Murati said. Search. x. An IMF mission held discussions with Kosovar authorities in March on possibilities to ease the impact of food and energy price volatility and support the government''s efforts to mitigate
Energy Regulatory Office
The decrease of commercial and technical losses would affect positively in the tariffs of energy in Kosovo. Factors that have kept the low prizes until now are: foreign investments as grants, government subsidies, the lack of investments for environment protection and inexpensive labor force. Kosovo Energy Corporation (KEK) generating about 97%
World Bank Support for Employment Policy in Kosovo
The study found that a majority of recruiting firms in Kosovo find hiring new workers challenging because applicants have neither the skills nor the work experience they require. These skill gaps have negative consequences for firm growth and job creation in Kosovo and impede productive employment in dynamic firms.
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Energy Regulatory Office (ERO) is an independent company which sets the regulatory framework founded on the principals of free trade. The energy price is determined by different factors: operative cost, maintenance cost, import and other factors. The decrease of commercial and technical losses would affect positively. Factors that have kept the low prizes until now are: foreign investments as grants, government subventions, the lack of investments for environment
Kosovo* shelves US-backed gas pipeline project
Minister of Economy of Kosovo* Artane Rizvanolli claimed the grant isn''t lost and that the funds would be directed to other energy projects that would be developed. She said, as quoted by Kosovo.Energy, the focus would be on energy storage, electricity network and smart grid solutions, and skills for the labor force, especially women.
Kosovë Operator Sistemi, Transmisioni dhe Tregu (KOSTT), Kosovo
In early 2018, Kosovo''s Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj announced plans to open the energy market to solar and wind power. Kosovo''s energy sector remains male-dominated. Only one in five females of working-age are active in Kosovo''s labor market, compared with about 65.7 percent of working-age males.
The intersection of gender equality and green energy
Nonetheless, Kosovo''s renewable energy sector is still in its infancy and male-dominated. Currently, women own 0.1% of businesses in Kosovo''s electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply industry. Out of approximately 30 companies registered at the Agency for Business Registration, only one company in the solar industry is owned by a
Central Labor Inspectorate – Zyra e Inspektorit të
The Labor Inspectorate is the only body within the executive power of the Republic of Kosovo that monitors the implementation of legislation in the field of labor relations as well as safety and health at work. The Labor Inspectorate
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It also includes non-energy uses of energy products, such as fossil fuels used to make chemicals. Some of the energy found in primary sources is lost when converting them to useable final products, especially electricity. As a result, the breakdown of final consumption can look very different from that of the primary energy supply (TES).
Kosovo: Energy Country Profile
Kosovo: Many of us want an overview of how much energy our country consumes, where it comes from, and if we''re making progress on decarbonizing our energy mix. This page provides the data for your chosen country across
Energy Sustainable Activity | Kosovo | Fact Sheet | U.S. Agency for
USAID Energy Sustainability Activity aims to improve Kosovo''s energy security by strengthening the capacity and sustainability of local institutions to advance energy market development and regional integration, and facilitate investments in energy infrastructure.
Women Are Driving Change in Kosovo''s Energy Sector
The scholarship program, funded by Millennium Foundation Kosovo (MFK) with MCC and DMACC support, is part of a set of investments in women''s economic empowerment in the energy sector in Kosovo through MCC''s threshold program agreement, signed in 2017. The $49 million grant is supporting investments in data use and market-driven
200 women to benefit from MFK''s ''Women in Energy Internship
January 27, Prishtina, Kosovo . Millennium Foundation Kosovo (MFK) has launched the second project of the Women in Energy Program, namely Women in Energy Internship Program. This program aims to boost women''s potential for employment in the energy sector by providing them on-the-job experience through paid internships in major energy sector institutions and private
6 FAQs about [Kosovo laor energy]
Why is electricity expensive in Kosovo?
Usually, in Kosovo the imported energy is much more expensive than export. This is because Kosovo imports energy one day before needed, in the other hand energy is exported during the night when the demands are under generating level. Imports and exports have a negative impact for electrical energy price.
Which companies are affecting the energy sector in Kosovo?
Besides government institutions, there are also companies with great impact in energy sector such as Kosovo Energy Corporation ( KEK ), Transmission, System and Market Operator ( KOSTT) and Kosovo Electricity Distribution and Supply (KEDS). A lot of legislative documents that aim the adjustment of electricity sector have been approved.
Should Kosovo invest in energy transition beyond coal?
We find that Kosovo can seize on the readiness of international financial institutions and development banks to invest in the country’s energy transition beyond coal. Kosovo can use these funds to develop a world-class, energy-efficient, renewables-based economy.
How much energy does Kosovo use a year?
The unbilled energy of 694 GWh is equivalent to more than double the total generation from renewable sources in 2019. Some of these losses are attributed to thefts and some to the uncalculated electricity consumption in northern Kosovo (294 GWh). Burning biomass in inefficient stoves is a serious health risk.
What is Kosovo's Electricity Supply Chain?
Kosovo’s electricity supply chain (ESC) includes both public and private firms. Electricity production is dominated by a publicly owned enterprise (POE), Kosovo Energy Corporation (KEK), Sources: Kosovo authorities and IMF staff calculations. Note: KOS A and KOS B refer to state-owned coal-based generation plants (“Kosova A and B”).
Does Kosovo have solar power?
Kosovo has the potential of capturing solar energy directly and converting it to electricity. The region of highest solar potential based on global horizontal irradiation is the southeastern part of Kosovo, centred around the city of Gjakova. Solar power is already used on the roofs of some buildings.