No. 3 December 2018
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Content: 22%
32%
3% YEAR 2017
0
2 Hungary
milion euro
Imports
Power Plant Kosova A
43%
DOMESTIC 70 ENERGY
Renewables
Power Plant Kosova B
37%
1
Power Plant PRODUCTION Kosova e Re “
TO COVER KOSOVO
”
Croatia
Romania
4
23%
Renewables Bosnia & Serbia Herzegovina
YEAR 2023 8
0
Bulgaria
1
40%Kosovo
Montenegro
FORECAST
NEW POWER
INCREASES 75 THE NUMBER
OF COAL USE
PLANT WITH THE
IN KOSOVO
LATEST EUROPEAN STANDARDS
OF THERMAL
1
Power Plant 1 FYROM Kosova B Albania
Turkey
0
Greece
REGION
1
POWER PLANTS
NEEDS
Planned Coal Power Plant Total Number of Planned Power Plants
DOMESTIC ENERGY PRODUCTION TO COVER KOSOVO NEEDS Electric power demand in Kosovo is increasing year-to-year. Currently, domestic production in Kosovo is unable to cover the demand for electric power, which is particularly problematic during the winter, when demand is greater and power outages have become commonplace. The unstable and very expensive price is a burden on all consumers, and at the same time leads to the inability of sustainable economic development. Therefore, Kosovo needs to invest in energy infrastructure and increase new generating capacities.
Power Plant, as well as the rehabilitation of Kosova B Power Plant. The increase in production of electric power from renewable sources is projected to cover 23% of domestic demand. Despite this, more than 37% of the local needs for electric power supply remain uncovered, therefore it is vital to finalize the Kosova e Re Power Plant, which will cover this gap, making the country independent and thus eliminating the need for imports to achieve security of electric power supply.
In 2017, electric power demand in Kosovo was covered from the following sources: 43% from “Kosova B”, 32% from “Kosova A” and 3% from renewable energy sources (RES). The remaining gap, or 22%, was imported, which amounted to about 70 million euros.
The “Kosova e Re” Power Plant will play an important role for the future of the energy sector, providing security of electric power supply, eliminating the need for imports, and ensuring a clean and healthy environment for the citizens of the country, as state-of-the-art technology will meet and respect the latest European Union emission guidelines.
In 2023, the Kosovo Energy Strategy foresees a transformation of the electric power generating resources in the country. This is the same year foreseen for the decommissioning of “Kosova A”
The Kosova e Re power plant is vital for the country, as it ensures energy independence, economic prospects and the overall development of Kosovo.
Energy Sources
22%
32%
Imports
Power Plant Kosova A
43%
Power Plant Kosova B
3% YEAR 2017
Renewables
70 milion euro
23%
37%
Power Plant “Kosova e Re”
Renewables
YEAR 2023
40%
Power Plant Kosova B
REGION INCREASES THE NUMBER OF COAL POWER PLANTS 0
2 Hungary 1
Romania
Bosnia & Herzegovina
8
75
4
Croatia
0
Serbia
Bulgaria 1
Montenegro 1
Albania
Kosovo 1 FYROM
Turkey
0
Greece
1
Planned Coal Power Plant Total Number of Planned Power Plants
Source: coalmap.eu
Coal continues to be prevalent in both European markets and
Power Plant as an immediate need to ensure sustainable
the economy. Although the European Union has set the target
energy supply for Kosovo consumers.
of decarbonization by 2050, full conversion to renewable energy sources (RES) is not possible in the near term.
To illustrate this point, below are presented coal-fired plants planned for the construction in the region, including Kosovo:
Lignite power plants continue to provide stability and security of supply in the countries of the region as well. Existing units
Kosovo – 1 “Kosova e Re”
and planned power plants continue to contribute to economic
Croatia - 1
development and provide supply security for the countries of
Macedonia - 1
the region, as well as those of the European Union.
Montenegro -1 Serbia - 4
Therefore, taking into account the current state of supply
Bosnia and Herzegovina - 8
in the country, the region and Europe, as well as the needs
Romania - 2
for additional generation capacities of electric power, it is
Greece - 1
indispensable for the country to construct “Kosova e Re”
Turkey - 75
BROCHURE
KEY FACTS
FAQ
2
FORECAST OF COAL USE IN KOSOVO The continued use of coal for power generation and
is launched in 2023, as it is foreseen to decommission
the construction of the “Kosova e Re” power plant is a
the “Kosova A” Power Plant.
necessity and part of a long-term strategy set by the Government of Kosovo to ensure stability and security of
The use of coal will be halved to 4 million tons per year,
supply. This is made possible by the exploitation of local
when “Kosova B” is decommissioned in 2040.
coal, one of the largest reserves in Europe after Germany and Poland. Kosovo does not need to import coal,
In parallel with the reduction and eventually the
unlike other European countries, which are dependant
exclusion of coal as a source of energy production
on imports. This resource enables Kosovo to project its
around 2060, Kosovo is committed to developing
energy future and respond to the growing demand for
capacities of renewable energy sources and to cover the
electric power.
domestic energy demand.
Kosovo uses about 8 million tons of coal each year to
Therefore, it should be noted that the “Kosova e Re”
operate its existing power plants. This level is expected to
Power Plant will not increase the demand for greater
remain the same even when the Kosova e Re Power Plant
coal exploitation than actual production.
8 Mt/a
8 Mt/a
KOSOVO
KOSOVO
B
B
4 Mt/a
A
0 Mt/a KOSOVA E RE
2018
2023
KOSOVA E RE
2040
2060
3
NEW POWER PLANT WITH THE LATEST EUROPEAN STANDARDS
KOSOVA E RE
≥ 42.0% EFFICIENT
The “Kosova e Re” power plant will be designed and constructed under the framework of the European Industrial Emission Directive (IED)1. The energy that will be generated by “Kosova e Re” will have many times less emissions in the atmosphere compared to the existing power plants, “Kosova B” and especially “Kosova A”. The predefined efficiency threshold for “Kosova e Re” is fully in line with the EU’s Best Available Techniques (BAT) requirements. The EU Industrial Emissions Directive provides an integrated approach that takes into account the best available techniques, as well as operation permits related to the unit in question. These permits address the overall environmental performance of the generating unit, including emissions to
air, water, soil; produced waste; use of raw materials; energy efficiency; noise; prevention of accidents; and restoration of the site after closure. The new unit will perform at an efficiency standard of at least 42%, which translates to lower consumption of coal and water, and consequently reduced emissions. Therefore, with the decommissioning of the “Kosova A” power plant, the rehabilitation of the “Kosova B” power plant, and with the construction of the “Kosova e Re” power plant, the Republic of Kosovo becomes a producer of electric power fulfilling all the criteria deriving from the newest directive of the new European Union on industrial emissions.
1. European Industrial Emission Directive http://ec.europa.eu/environment/industry/stationary/ied/legislation.htm
PROJECT DOCUMENTS More information about the Kosova e Re Power Plant can be found on the links below, through the documents such as Commercial Agreements, Brochures, Key Facts, Frequently Asked Questions, Websites and Social Networks. Power Purchase Agreement
Ash and Gypsum Disposal Agreement
Implementation Agreement
Lignite Supply Agreement
Sponsor Support Agreement
Connection Agreement
Site Transfer Agreement
Water Supply Agreement
LINKS
SOCIAL MEDIA
Ministry of Economic Development
“Kosova e Re” PP
Kosovo Energy Strategy
Youtube DOCUMENTS
BROCHURE
GOVERNMENT OF KOSOVO MINISTRY OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Tel. 038 200 215 83 www.mzhe-ks.net
KEY FACTS
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ADDRESS: GOVERNMENT OF KOSOVO MINISTRY OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SQUARE “ZAHIR PAJAZITI”, NO.36 10000 PRISHTINA, REPUBLIC OF KOSOVO
FAQ