The Banja reservoir, part of the Devoll Hydropower Project.
Albania
Statkraft has been present in Albania since 2007 and explored several potential projects before deciding to invest in the Devoll Hydropower Project in 2013.
In the Devoll Hydropower Project, the first hydropower plant, Banja, came into operation in 2016. The second plant, Moglicë, started commercial operations in June 2020.
Statkraft’s operations in Albania also includes acting as a market operator for energy trading in the country, including the trading of the electricity generated through the Devoll Hydropower Project.
Statkraft operates in Albania through the subsidiary companies Devoll Hydropower Sh.A. and Statkraft Renewables Albania Sh.p.k.
Statkraft continues to explore potential opportunities to expand its investments in Albania.
The Banja reservoir, part of the Devoll Hydropower Project.
Key facts
- Present in Albania since 2007
- Two hydropower plants in operation
- Installed capacity of approximately 269 MW
- Annual production of approximately 700 GWh
- One solar plant under implementation
Albania country office - Tirana
Devoll Hydropower Sh.A.
Albania site office - Banja HPP
Devoll Hydropower Sh.A.
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