Albania Greenlights Two Solar Parks, Adding 54 MW

• Albania has approved two new solar parks—30 MW in Fier and 24 MW in Korce—totaling 54 MW, to be commissioned within 36 months and operating for 46 years.

Albania’s government has given the go-ahead for two new solar farms, together totalling 54 MW, as it accelerates its shift toward clean energy. Under the Council of Ministers’ approval, both projects must be up and running within 36 months of the permit date.

In the southwest, EZ-5 Energy LLC – a Tirana-based developer founded in 2019 – will construct a 30 MW photovoltaic park in the village of Povelce, Fier District. Backed by its experience operating a 10 MW solar installation since 2021, the company expects this larger plant to serve the grid for the next 46 years. Local officials note that the new farm will not only cut carbon emissions but also create jobs during construction.

Meanwhile, in the southeast, GET Solar Solution has secured permission to build a 24 MW array in Rehove, Korce District. SET to mirror its Fier counterpart’s 46-year lifespan, this project will deliver clean power to households and businesses across the region. GET Solar’s developers say they’re already lining up contractors and suppliers to meet the government’s 36-month deadline.

These two permits follow closely on the heels of an earlier approval in April for a 10 MW solar site near Fier, proposed by Hungary’s Gemtech. Taken together, the trio of projects will inject nearly 64 MW of new renewable capacity into Albania’s electricity mix within the next three years.

Energy Ministry spokespeople emphasized that diversifying generation sources is vital for stabilising energy prices and reducing reliance on imported fossil fuels. By siting parks in both the southwest and southeast, they aim to balance grid loads and spur economic growth in multiple districts. The influx of solar capacity is also expected to lower the country’s overall carbon footprint and help Albania meet its European clean-energy targets.

With strong government backing and clear timelines, these solar farms illustrate how public policy and private investment can unite to drive sustainability. As construction kicks off later this year, local communities are preparing for the jobs and infrastructure upgrades that often accompany large renewable projects. By the time the parks go live, Albania will have taken another tangible step toward a greener, more resilient power system.