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Can solar panels heat water in Albania?

The government has launched the first stage of a process to help households instal solar panels to heat water, thus helping keep energy costs low for lower-income families. On average, heating water accounts for 20% of energy usage in Albanian

Is Albania a good place for solar energy?

Albania gets about 2100–2700 hours of sunshine in a year so it has a great potential for solar energy. Solar energy is easily accessible since most energy comes directly or indirectly from the sun. It could be used for heating and lighting homes, commercial, and industrial buildings.

How much do solar panels cost in Albania?

Solar panels are sold for around 140,000 Albanian lek in the market, but citizens have paid 42,000 Albanian lek, with the remaining amount covered by the Government through one of the seven licensed service companies. For the year 2024, there is no set date yet for the opening and closing of applications.

What is the largest solar power plant in Albania?

In late 2023 the 140MW Karavasta solar power plant was completed, having taken Voltalia of France 15 months to build, it is the largest in Albania to date. A 100 MW solar power project called Spitalla in Durrës area is planned to be built next. Albania has enormous potential for electric energy from wind power.

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.

Could solar power reduce Albania's reliance on energy imports?

Albanian researchers say that solar could be key to reducing Albania’s reliance on energy imports, but the nation will need to invest in grid infrastructure, streamline laws, and enhance access to funding to support deployment.