[SMM PV News] Albania Reaches 650 MW Solar Capacity in 2025

Published: Mar 16, 2026 09:05

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Albania added an estimated 180 MW to 210 MW of solar capacity in 2025, bringing its total to between 600 MW and 650 MW. The utility-scale sector remains the primary growth engine, with a notable shift toward merchant projects, such as the 50 MW Belsh PV site backed by the EBRD and WBIF. While commercial and industrial (C&I) solar is gaining traction as a price hedge, residential adoption remains the smallest segment. Experts note the market is gradually transitioning from an 'auction-driven' phase to a more 'market-driven' investment environment. Future expansion will depend increasingly on investment bankability, clearer grid connection procedures, corporate power purchase agreement (PPA) frameworks, and energy storage integration.

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