Albania storage power station

What is the capacity of a pumped storage station in Albania?

The capacity is estimated at 800 MW to 1.6 GW. The facility would be connected to the reservoir of the existing Moglica hydropower plant. Norway-based Statkraft, a major investor in hydropower in Albania, agreed with the country’s government to launch a project for a pumped storage station, Monitor reported.

How many power stations are there in Albania?

This article lists the main power stations in Albania. There were a total of 144 active power stations that operated throughout the country for the year 2016. The table below lists only stations that have at least 10 MW of power capacity. / 42.103253; 19.822383 ( Komani Hydroelectric Power Station)

What is the potential capacity of a pumped hydroelectric plant in Albania?

The Albanian government and Statkraft, which also operates wind, solar and gas-fired power plants, signed an agreement for the expansion of the concession with a pumped storage hydroelectric plant. Preliminary studies showed a potential capacity of 800 MW to 1.6 MW.

What are Albania's biggest hydropower plants?

In comparison, Albania’s biggest three hydropower plants are on the Drin river. Together with privately owned Ashta 1 and 2, the last ones in the cascade, they have 1.4 GW in total capacity. A project is underway to build the Skavica hydropower plant upstream from the existing facilities. The planned capacity is 210 MW.

When will a new hydropower plant be completed in Albania?

The feasibility study is scheduled to be completed next year. If the outcome is positive, the plan is to complete the new facility in 2030. In comparison, Albania’s biggest three hydropower plants are on the Drin river. Together with privately owned Ashta 1 and 2, the last ones in the cascade, they have 1.4 GW in total capacity.