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February 11, 2019
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Energy transition and future challenges for a liberalised and integrated electrical market: the case of Albania

On February 20th 2019, the second phase of the KEP / CEI technical assistance program “Central European Initiative Support for Strengthening Energy Regulatory Authorities in the Western Balkans” will be formally launched, benefiting from the financial support of the CEI fund, totally financed by the Italian government, through the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). The initiative, led by the Regulation Authority for Energy, Networks and Environment (ARERA) with the support of TERNA and GME, is focused on the transfer of knowledge to the regulatory Authorities of Albania (ERE), Montenegro (RAE) and Serbia (AERS) in relation to market coupling mechanisms. The aim is to promote the harmonization and integration of Regional energy markets in order to establish a safe, efficient and integrated European electricity market starting from a correct implementation of the new regulatory framework of the European electricity and gas markets in line with the so-called. Third, Package (European network codes).

The Italian Embassy in Albania – in collaboration with the Italian Trade Agency, the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Albania and Confindustria Albania will take this opportunity to restart, five years after the last edition, the “Energy Table”.

The aim is to establish a permanent forum of dialogue with Italian private companies active in the various energy sectors in Albania, with the dual aim of addressing both the issues of the current Albanian business and regulatory context, and an evaluation of the main opportunities for future investments.

In this framework, on February 21st we will organize, in cooperation with the Development and Cooperation Institute the workshop ” Energy transition and future challenges for a liberalized and integrated electrical market: the case of Albania” so to present the main outcomes of the Energy Table and to foster a constructive dialogue between Italian, Albanian and International Authorities and stakeholders. The workshop will be focused on the upcoming challenges and opportunities of Albania to strengthen regional energy connectivity, in line with the guidelines set by the European Union and the conclusions of the Trieste Summit of July 2017, in the context of the Western Balkans process.

FEBRUARY 21ST 2019 – ROGNER HOTEL, SALA ANTIGONEA II

Më datë 20 shkurt 2019 do të nis zyrtarisht faza e dytë e programit të asistencës teknike të KEP/CEI “Përkrahje e Nismës së Evropës Qendrore për Fuqizimin e Autoriteteve Rregullatore të Energjisë në Ballkanin Perëndimor”, në kuadër të fondit CEI, të financuar plotësisht nga Qeveria italiane, nëpërmjet Bankës Evropiane për Rindërtim dhe Zhvillim (BERZH). Iniciativa, e udhëhequr nga Autoriteti Rregullator për Energjinë, Rrjetin dhe Mjedisin (ARERA) në bashkëpunim me shoqëritë TERNA dhe GME, është përqendruar në transferimin e njohurive tek Autoritetet Rregullatore të Shqipërisë (ERE), Malit të Zi (RAE) dhe Serbisë (AERS) në lidhje me mekanizmat e integrimit drejt një tregu të përbashkët. Qëllimi është të promovohet harmonizimi dhe fuqizimi i tregjeve rajonale të energjisë në mënyrë që të krijohet një treg i sigurtë, efikas dhe i integruar evropian i energjisë elektrike duke filluar nga zbatimi korrekt i kuadrit të ri rregullator të tregjeve evropiane të energjisë dhe gazit në përputhje me të ashtuquajturën “Paketa e Tretë” (Rrjeti i Kodeve Europiane).


Ambasada e Italiasë në Shqipëri – në bashkëpunim me Agjencinë Italiane të Tregtisë, Dhomën Italiane të Tregtisë në Shqipëri dhe Confindustria Albania – do të shfrytëzojnë këtë mundësi për të rifilluar, pesë vjet pas edicionit të fundit, “Tryezën e Energjisë”. Qëllimi është krijimi i një forumi të përhershëm të dialogut mes kompanive private italiane, aktive në sektorët e ndryshëm të energjisë në Shqipëri, me synimin e dyfishtë të adresimit të çështjeve të kontekstit aktual të biznesit dhe kornizës rregullatore shqiptare, si dhe vlerësimit mbi oportunitetet kryesore për investime në të ardhmen.


Në këtë kuader, më datë 21 shkurt ne do të organizojmë në bashkëpunim me institutin Cooperation Develeopment Institute workshopin “Tranzicioni energjetik dhe sfidat e ardhshme për një treg të liberalizuar dhe të integruar elektrik: rasti i Shqipërisë”, për të paraqitur rezultatet kryesore të Tryezës së Energjisë dhe për të nxitur një dialog konstruktiv mes autoriteteve italiane, shqiptare dhe ndërkombëtare si dhe grupeve të interesit. Seminari do të fokusohet në sfidat dhe mundësitë e ardhshme të Shqipërisë për të forcuar ndërlidhjen rajonale të energjisë, në përputhje me udhëzimet e vendosura nga Bashkimi Evropian dhe përfundimet e Samitit të Triestes, në korrik 2017, në kontekstin e Procesit të Berlinit mbi Ballkanin Perëndimor.

– Workshop –

21 Shkurt 2019 – HOTEL ROGNER, SALLA ANTIGONEA II
“Tranzicioni energjetik dhe sfidat e ardhshme për një treg të liberalizuar dhe të integruar elektrik: rasti i Shqipërisë”

December 7, 2018
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Setting targets towards a viable energy model in Albania.

Download Presentation HERE.

Presentation Held at Tirana Economic Forum

In order we can meet with Paris Agreement objective we have to scaled up to 6 time faster with Renewable Energies in order to have by 2050 a Neutral Europe. 

By 2030 EU targets, we should meet over 32% of Renewables, and 32.5% of EE.

But what is the situation in Albania Energy Sector. I will focus in this presentation mostly in electricity demands and gaps which must be filled by new renewable technologies.

Our electricity is produced 100% from hydropower. And in 2017 we see that our Net Production was only 4525GWh, which is 37% less compare to previous year because of climate change. The question rise, is still fine to invest in massive hydro power plants? Imports for 2017 were 45%, every year Albania is spending 160 to over 200 million Euros for imports. 

Albania has installed over 2.1GW Hydro capacities, and on going are 545 other small hydro power plants, but are hydro investment capacities meet the energy demand by more than 40% till 2030?, here including the climate change effects?

To meet this Albania has implemented an important Law On Promoting the use of Energy from RES, which practically is driving investments in Hydro, PV, Wind, EE.

To make diversification of Energy Mix, Based in this Law, it is implementit FIT for PV and Wind , with capacities till 2020, at least 30MW of Wind and 50MW of PV. But are these targets enough with Albania which is importing 45% of its electricity ?

The capacities are available to invest : Like in Wind there are over 857MW of licences are given, no investment in horizon in this. Most of the interesting places to invest are Karaburun Peninsula, Gjader Hills, South east and North West of Albania.

Albania rely on dominant single source of electricity supply, like Hydropower, and on imported oil and gas. “How we can address these vulnerabilities?, is  by diversifying the energy mix within the region as well as sources of external supply, by promoting energy efficiency and the development of renewable energy sources.”

Smart Energy in our cities, it is an opportunity for Public and commercial building too, to start invest in EE, and focus in PV systems up to 500kW as also is specified by the law. In order to have CO2 reduction and meet energy demand we should start act now, where this kind of technologies have the return of investment up to max 5-6years.

In large scale of investments there are available over 2GW PV in West Albania, at least in 4 main area. In Vlora Akerni 950MW, in Fier Darzeze 375MW, Fier Seman 340MW, in Lushnja Karavasta 380MW.The mixture of all renewable energy options could help the Western Balkans cut its carbon emissions, while delivering secure and sustainable energy at a lower cost.

November 2, 2018
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Tirana Economic Forum 7 December 2018

The first “Tirana Economic Forum” will take place at The Plaza Tirana Hotel on December 7, 2018 and is entitled “Challenges for Sustainable Growth”.

The organizers of the Tirana Economic Forum are the founders of the Delphi Economic Forum, Plovdiv Economic Forum and Economic Summit of the Republic of Serbia, which are taking place annually in Delphi, Greece – Plovdiv, Bulgaria and Belgrade, respectively.
The “Tirana Economic Forum” is a high-level meeting of the most influential Albanian and international political, corporate, and intellectual leaders to address pressing challenges currently facing Albania and the world.

The Forum will provide an opportunity to identify and assess key growth challenges, learn from policy experiences in other countries, support the adoption of corporate social innovation practices in the private sector and identify a course of policy actions towards more competitive and inclusive economies in Albania.
Topics that will be covered include Global Power Changes and their Impact for Albania and the Region, Challenges for Sustainable Economic Growth and FDI proposals, Infrastructure, Connectivity and Energy issues as well as issues on Travel and Tourism.

The Forum is organized in association with our Local Partner, the Foreign Investors Association of Albania and sponsored by Hill International.
For more information, the topics agenda and updates on confirmed speakers, please visit our website, www.tiranaforum.com

July 19, 2018
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Ecomondo and Key Energy biggest energy event on 2018

Ecomondo and Key Energy offers today’s biggest platform for the entire Mediterranean basin with 1250 exhibiting companies attracting over 116,000 attendees. Ecomondo has successfully anticipated business changes over time, from waste processing to dialoguing with industry on the development of an economic model based on green technologies. All sectors are efficiently represented, from waste to integrated water cycle, to air, bio-based industry and energy.

The intended vision is that of the circular economy, which involves the formation of new  interconnected industrial clusters as set out in the future investment plans of the European Commission.

Key Energy is the leading fair for renewable energy in the Mediterranean Area.

Focus on photovoltaic and storage, solution for energy efficiency in industry and residential, solutions for sustainable intermodal, connected mobility and sustainable cities.

THE ENERGY CHAIN

The world of energy efficiency, renewable energy and electric mobility is experiencing an incredibly fast evolution on a global scale as a consequence of the obligations taken in the Paris Climate Agreement.

In Italy there are some interesting signals with a forecasted growth in these sectors. The recently approved National Energy Strategy pushes the country towards targets  such as 55% production of renewable energy and 5 million electric vehicles by 2030.

Considerable investments will be addressed towards urban centres, hubs of economic and cultural activities.  70% of the 7,798 municipalities has a population equal to or less than 5,000 inhabitants. Cities with a high urban development represent only the 3.4% but also accommodate the 33% of the total population. Improve the quality of the air, transports, common areas and services means invest on quality and well-being, and this represents one of the biggest challenges for the local administrations and for the country.

Service’s high standards can be achieved only with a correct investments’ planning together with industrial capacities, engineering and adequate forecasting, all with one common goal: sustainability and inhabitants’ quality of life.

Backed by this favourable background, Key Energy aims to become the flagship event in the field of renewable energy solutions.

CURRENT AND FUTURE TRENDS

Global renewable energy in 2017:

  • Investments amounting to 333,5 bil. $
     
  • with a record injection of 160 bil. on photovoltaic, +18% year on year, regardless the reduction of costs.

Italian investments has seen an increase of +15%, for a total amount of 2,5 bil. $ according to the BNEF statistics.

In 2018 global solar plants will reach at least 107GW, compared to the 98GW in 2017 (+10%).

Italy’s National Energy Strategy has set the target of achieving  55% share of renewables in electricity consumption by 2030: by that time, 5 million vehicles will be electric and 145 billion will have been invested in renewable energy and energy efficiency.

In Italy there are projects aiming to develop photovoltaic plants for hundreads of MW, achieved with no incentives; Regional calls have contributed to the increase of  storage systems.

The exhibition area dedicated to the most innovative integrated solar technologies and to combination with storage systems, mains supply provided from storage and Demand Response and Virtual Power Plant (VPP) systems.

 

An entire hall of technology, systems and solutions for a more intelligent use of energy resources in industry.
Key Efficiency is the meeting point between technology producers, funding bodies and industry, where best practice among those who have chosen the path of efficiency can be tested.

    

Key Energy Storage is the exhibition area dedicated to storing energy from renewable sources.

The project was launched to highlight the importance of a technology which is key to energy efficiency. Energy Storage Systems avoid the requirement to acquire energy, allowing energy obtained from renewable sources to be used when the user needs it.

Making optimal use of this energy is imperative. The need to achieve the Cop21 targets and the advantages and economic benefits that Energy Storage Systems offer make them a reality that will guide the market in the coming years.

Over time, Ecomondo Key Energy has proven capable of adapting to the changing market and aims to become the Mediterranean base for this product.

Key Energy Storage offers a series of conferences on the theme of storage on the days of the exhibition, with presentation of best practices and targeted communication for countries in the Mediterranean, Middle East and Eastern Europe for B2B meetings at the exhibition.

The only reference wind power show in the Mediterranean basin, the Balkans and the Middle East. Key Wind, in partnership with ANEV, the Italian Wind Energy Association, collaborates to develop the sector in Italy, in terms of content, training, information and design.

Exhibitor targets

  • Producers of plants and components for large-scale wind power
  • Producers of plants and components for mini wind power
  • Managers of wind farms/wind power producers
CONTACTS

Brand Manager
Sara Quotti Tubi
(+39) 0541/744.226
sara.quottitubi@iegexpo.it

Sale Department
Claudia Costella
(+39) 0541/744.457
claudia.costella@iegexpo.it

https://en.keyenergy.it/

February 12, 2018
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Albania an important energy hub for the Southern Gas Corridor

Topics in this presentation :

  • Existing and planned import pipelines to Europe
  • Natural gas demand on the Balkans is expected to grow by 24.9 bcm/a (+ 68 %) to reach 61.3 bcm/a in 2035
  • The Balkan Gas Hub/ East and West connects all major gas supply projects
  • The Albania/Balkan region and Europe as a whole would strongly benefit from a realization of the Balkan Gas Hub East/West concept
  • Regional primary energy production in the WB
  • First natural gas discovery and production in Albania dates 1960.
  • Natural Gas Role in the Albanian Energy Balance
  • Ionian – Adriatic Pipeline
  • Albania Natural Gas  Forecast
  • Realistic potential area for developing the gas transmission and distribution pipeline
  • Underground Gas Storage potentials of Albania.

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February 7, 2018
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CISOLAR-2018 April 11-13 KYIV-Ukraine

The 7th International Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition of Central and Eastern Europe, CISOLAR-2018 KYIV, the largest regional business event, devoted to solar energy industry, will take place at the ACCO International Exhibition Center on April 11-13, 2018.

CISOLAR is the main event of the solar energy market in Central and Eastern Europe, where leading players traditionally present the latest technologies and solutions for the solar power industry, as well as share experience of implementing the most successful PV projects.

CISOLAR is a global branch community, whose participants are united with the common interest to build and develop a successful renewable energy business and a desire to make the world a better place.

CISOLAR has confirmed its status as the largest solar power event in Central and Eastern Europe over the past seven years, serving as an effective communication platform for the industry key players, developers and investors. It is at CISOLAR that new projects are born, and multi-million-dollar contracts are signed.

Traditionally, owners and top managers of companies interested in the development of investment energy projects in the region, in particular, in Ukraine, take part at CISOLAR

This year CISOLAR-2018 will last for 3 days. The conference will take place on April 11-12th and the exhibition will be held on April 11-13th. Products and services from key players of the global solar energy market and those of the local companies will be presented and offered at the exhibition.

Within three days at CISOLAR-2018 the latest legislative changes and initiatives in Ukraine and other CEE countries will be presented and discussed in the context of global changes in the world energy map and the latest technological innovations. The latest trends in the market of energy storage solutions, which are the basis for further active expansion of renewable energy sources, will be the focus of attention.

The technological part of the event will also be dedicated to solar solutions for the industrial sector, housing and communal sector, and private households.

Tech Energy Competition, the CISOLAR AWARDS competition, which will select the best solar power projects in Central and Eastern Europe will be an important part of CISOLAR-2018.

During CISOLAR-2018, a session of B2B meetings will also take place in accordance with a preliminary approved schedule.

Traditionally, CISOLAR-2018 will dedicate an essential part of Agenda to project financing.

The CISOLAR-2018 speakers will be represented by industry leaders, top managers and owners of companies that have already made a significant contribution to global solar energy development.

This year’s event will include a set of training seminars for small entrepreneurs and homeowners that will be devoted to solutions in the field of solar energy, which will allow not only to reduce energy bills, but also to start their own sustainable business.

The organizer of CISOLAR is Innovative Business Centre.

Become a participant of CISOLAR and join world-renowned experts, members of the international solar energy market, suppliers of most advanced technological solutions in the field of energy efficiency – personalities who are writing a new page of the development of the energy industry through their activities and achievements.

CISOLAR continues to grow. In 2018, more than 50 authoritative speakers, over 500 delegates and 100+ exhibitors from 30 countries will attend the event.

The future begins here!

Visit the official website of CISOLAR 2018: www.cis-solar.com