Strategic Reform Plan of Energy Sector in Albania

11Feb 2019 by Dr Lorenc Gordani No Comments

Strategic Reform Plan of Energy Sector in Albania

Strategic Reform Plan of Energy Sector in Albania Annalise by Dr Lorenc Gordani Legal Adviser in Albania Energy Market [pj-news-ticker] Albania is in a process of strong restructure of the regulatory environment in the energy sector. The new legal and regulatory framework seeks to address a wide range of issues, including institutional reforms, promotion and increased energy efficiency and renewable energy generation capacity, the establishment of a new electricity tariffs, the development of an organized electricity market as well as the integration within the broader regional electricity ones and, finally, the EU's internal electricity market. The reform effort began in 2006 with the membership in the Energy Community was finalized with the adoption of a new law on the electricity sector in 2015. While the reform has slowed down a…

16Oct 2018 by Dr Lorenc Gordani No Comments

2nd Annual Summit “Hydropower Balkans 2018”

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2nd Annual International Investment Summit and Exhibition “Hydropower Balkans 2018” Date: 6-8 November 2018 Venue: Budva, Montenegro Organiser: Vostock Capital [pj-news-ticker] 2nd annual International investment Summit and Exhibition “Hydropower Balkans 2018” (6-8 November 2018, Budva, Montenegro) is a dedicated platform bringing together ministers, major investors, decision-makers of flagship hydropower plants, and investment project initiators, as well as regulators, in a concerted effort to efficiently execute key projects for HPP construction and modernisation all over the Balkan region. Bronze sponsor: AndritzHydro. Hydropower Balkans 2018 in facts and figures: 200+ C-level executives of HPP and HPP operators, regional governments’ authorities, and leaders of equipment and technologies production; Extended delegations from the Balkans flagship companies, namely: Bulgarian National Electric Company EAD, Macedonian Power Plants (ELEM), Elektroprivreda of the Republika Srpska, PPC, HIDROELECTRICA, HEP-Proizvodnja, VERBUND Hydro…

11Oct 2018 by Dr Lorenc Gordani No Comments

Balkan Energy Finance Forum 2018

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Balkan Energy Finance Forum 2018 11th annual Conference & Exhibition Now in its 11th year, BEFF - Balkan Energy Finance Forum returns bigger than ever, bringing together senior Energy sector stakeholders with international investors and key government figures to create a new vision for the region’s future energy roadmap. As SEE embarks on new frameworks for Renewable Energy, and Energy Efficiency initiatives continue to grow, industry leaders will gather in Belgrade this November to unravel the complex investment landscape that lies ahead. Programme Highlights The best models and financing options for RE and EE projects in the region New incentives and initiatives available for energy efficiency projects How to create a commercially successful biomass energy project in the region Opportunities for large-scale energy developments in SEE and how to get…

08Oct 2018 by Dr Lorenc Gordani No Comments

Green economy pass through the human capital

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Green economy pass through the human capital Annalise by Dr Lorenc Gordani Legal Adviser in Albania Energy Market [pj-news-ticker] The today Albanian energy market, similar to the transformation in many different fields of economy, has taken an in-deep reform that in some way were even difficult to be imagined only some times before. In practise, the country has adopted the same legal framework, integrating the institution and struggling to enforce the rule of law applied to the sector in all the European countries. An effort, first of all to our direct interest, but in same time, as part of integration process with the openness of the energy market in Albania, is giving a contribute to foster the opens of other countries in the South-East Europe. As know the energy sector,…

02Oct 2018 by Dr Lorenc Gordani No Comments

Time for a paradigm shift from hydro to photovoltaic!

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Time for a paradigm shift from hydro to photovoltaic! Author: Dr Lorenc Gordani Legal Adviser in Albania Energy Market [pj-news-ticker] Dear Partners and Colleagues, To whom is interested in knowing more on the excellent opportunities in opening on the photovoltaic market in Albania, with a great pleasure I would see to recommend the Expo & Forum - 2nd Edition 2018. Albanian legal framework recently is prepared by fully responding to the concerns verified so far in practice, aiming for a shift paradigm towards photovoltaics. The fact is that the costs of photovoltaics are continuously decreasing. However, new the skills are needed to make that hydroelectric do not remain the only one that traditionally seen deployment in Albania. Therefore, come to visit the most prominent companies involved in photovoltaics, that will…

02Oct 2018 by Dr Lorenc Gordani No Comments

A snapshot on the hydropower sector in Albania

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A snapshot on the hydropower sector in Albania Author: Dr Lorenc Gordani Legal Adviser in Albania Energy Market The attempt to provide a clear picture on the developments of granted projects in hydropower is rather difficult task. First due to their large number of projects and extension in time with different regime and the occasionally public reports that have create a confusion about the total figures - at least for who do not manage every day the matter. However, referring to official data on concessions (that do not include authorisation procedure) of the last report of NANR, and further the one of MIE on March 2018, as well as the report of ERE June 2018, it can be roughly said: ▶ Total installed capacity reached around the 2,100 MW, with…

29Sep 2018 by Dr Lorenc Gordani No Comments

Technical studies on energy infrastructure

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Technical studies on energy infrastructure Author: Dr Lorenc Gordani Legal Adviser in Albania Energy Market The development of energy sector in Albania, as referred by the latest data’s of Instat, is confirmed as strategic for the growth of the entire economy. However, despite the multi-importance for the economy, energy investments traditionally has presented a complex challenges in their deployment in practice, which have request a continued review with aim of improve of legal framework in force. In fact, the involvement in a new generation capacity, is a very complex infrastructural works in open space mostly in remote areas, as well as begin of a production of a very sensitive commodity like is the energy. Normally these investments are built to operate above the 30-40 years, which make their profitability to…

11Aug 2018 by Dr Lorenc Gordani No Comments

9th Recycling Summit 2019

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9th Recycling Summit 2019 on Waste Recycling and Reuse Recycling Summit 2019 Singapore March 19-20, 2019 Dear Partners and Colleagues, To whom is interested in recycling economy with pleasure I would recommend the 9th Recycling Summit 2019 on Waste Recycling and Reuse. Recycling Summit 2019 gladly welcomes patrons over the globe to 9th World Convention on Waste Recycling and Reuse on March 19-20, 2019 at Singapore, which incorporates prompt keynote introductions, oral talks, poster presentations, and exhibitions. Recycling Summit 2019 based on the theme “Never Refuse to Reuse“. It welcome to world’s leading Scientist, Researchers, and Scholars, providing a platform for young researchers and students to present their research through oral presentations to develop a foundation for collaboration among young researchers. The organizing committee aims at setting a platform for all the budding scientists and…

06Aug 2018 by Dr Lorenc Gordani No Comments

Albania tenders 50 MW of solar

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Albania tenders 50 MW of solar Through the auction, the authorities in Tirana aim to build a solar park in the Akërni salt flats, near Vlorë. August 6, 2018 Emiliano Bellini [pj-news-ticker] The Albanian government has announced the terms of an auction to develop its first large-scale solar project. Image: Flickr/godo godaj Albania’s Ministry of Energy and Industry (MEI) has launched a long-expected auction for construction of the country’s first large-scale solar plant. The facility will be built at the Akërni salt flats, near the Vlora river on the southeastern Adriatic. Developers have until August 24 to submit questions and a tour of the site with government officials has been organized for August 27. Albanian renewable energy expert Lorenc Gordani told pv magazine that according to the disclosed criteria, technical and financial track records…

10Jul 2018 by Dr Lorenc Gordani No Comments

Global Geothermal Energy Summit

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Global Geothermal Energy Summit Date: 21st November 2018 - 22nd November 2018 Location: Amsterdam - The Netherlands Dear Partners and Colleagues, With pleasure want to make know the renew participation, as part of the advisory board of the ACI’s 6th Global Geothermal Energy Summit. Activity that will return to Amsterdam, Netherlands, with the Dutch governments’ ambitious plans to have all residential buildings to be off gas in 2050. The geothermal energy has an important part to play in this transition. The conference will give the latest updates on the global geothermal energy market and its new developments. Showcasing new techniques and technologies that are paving the way for the sector and expanding the geographical regions where exploration can take place. This year the Dutch government will invest €300 million in a series of measures aimed at…