Approximately 30% of the electricity consumed in Albania during June was generated by photovoltaic plants, confirming the growing role of solar energy in the security and stability of the power system.

The Minister of Infrastructure and Energy, Enea Karakaçi, announced that energy generation from photovoltaic plants reached 868 GWh by the end of August.

According to Karakaçi, the diversification of power generation sources is increasing the contribution of domestically produced energy and strengthening energy security.

"30% of the energy consumed in June was generated by photovoltaic plants," the minister stated, emphasizing that solar energy is playing an increasingly important role in the power system.

"During the most challenging period for the Albanian power system - the summer season, when water levels in the Drin cascade drop significantly due to drought - energy generation from photovoltaic plants has become a crucial factor in balancing energy production," the minister said. He emphasized that the increase in production from photovoltaic sources contributes to bringing Albania closer to its goal of achieving greater energy independence by 2030.

"These figures confirm the effectiveness of government policies aimed at enhancing the country's energy security through the diversification of energy generation sources. This progress is part of the government's strategic objective to steer the country toward energy independence by 2030 by boosting domestic production and diversifying energy sources," stated Karakaçi.

In recent years, the diversification of energy sources - particularly through investments in renewables - has aimed to increase domestic production and strengthen the resilience of the power system.