What is the new energy compact with Kosovo?

This new Compact with Kosovo will expand energy security by increasing the energy storage necessary for a green and just transition, train a host of forward-thinking young leaders with a focus on gender equity in the energy sector, and facilitate more significant foreign investment in Kosovo’s energy market.

How does unreliable electricity affect Kosovo?

Unreliable electricity results in frequent supply disruptions, requiring Kosovo to rely on costly emergency energy imports and highly polluting sources such as coal-fired plants to meet its electricity needs. "This is going to be the largest and most innovative energy investment in Kosovo to date,” said Prime Minister Kurti.

Does Kosovo have a shortage of electricity?

In recent years, demand for electricity in Kosovo has far exceeded supply — a problem expected to worsen in the years to come. Four out of ten households in Kosovo experience energy poverty, the highest rate among the five neighboring countries for which data exists.