Will the current be expensive? Z RRE examines tariffs

The ZERE has made this decision on the basis of the operator's request of the Displacement System (KEDS) and Universal Service Efficiency provider (KESCO).

“During this process (ZRRE) will review licensed apps, praising the need for continuing electricity supply, increased consumer efficiency and consumer sustainability”, a ZRE report said.

It also adds that in recent months, in addition to rising prices in Kosovo's majority electricity markets, there is also an enzyme of electricity consumption in Kosovo.

As noted in the ZERE report, this results in increased the need for multiple energy purchases for consumer coverage and network needs.

“Since local production cannot meet all the demand for electricity, the need for import is provided, which will exceed the amount allowed by ZRRE during regular fee review. Additional imports also represent additional costs for operators, which are not envisioned in the maximum allowed revenues for the year relevant fee 2021”, the ZRRE report said.

The ZERE suggests that under this process, it will run analysis and calculations based on available data and will analyse all the circumstances created in the energy sector regarding the system's costs, as well as the management of supply security.

Kosovo consumers pay 6.75 cents per kilowatt per hour.

Weeks earlier KED officials had stated that the Kosovo electricity price is not expected to change at least April 1st, 2022, when the Energy Regulatory Office (ZRRE) makes a regular revision of tariffs.

Debts in Parliament for Kosovo Energy Situation

Meanwhile, opposition parties in Kosovo, at the Assembly session held Monday, have raised concern over the lack of electricity, which citizens and the economy in general have started to face.

Kosovo, said Alliance for the Future of Kosovo Chairman Ramush Haradinaj, has entered an energy crisis, and for that he has asked the government for a strategy, how to address this problem.

“How will we spend this winter, how difficult it will be for citizens for the country for the economy and what strategy will we pursue in the future?”, Haradinaj asked.

Energy cuts in Kosovo last days are obvious.

The occasional reductions are also warned by official reports from the Power Supply Department (KEDS).

The inability to meet the demand for electricity has also highlighted the economy minister, Artane Rizvanolli.

It has announced that on Monday morning, thermal power plants Kosovo Aão and Kosovo Bʹ in Obilic have managed to produce 759 megawatts, while energy demand has been 1,113 megawatts.

There are three hundred and fifty-four megavats we are producing less than that requirement, Rizvanolli said.

Kosovo's Energy Corporation, according to Minister Rizvanolli, is making maximum efforts to bring into operation even the third block of the power plant, Kosovo A '%s, which, according to it, would help with another 120 megawatts.

“To meet the energy requirements at the winter season, the Ministry of Environment and Spatial Planning is taking priority over the licensing of wind plant capacities built in the village of Selac, which will add 60 megavats”, Rizvanolli said.

Haradinaj: Rejected Projects Threaten Energy Future

Meanwhile, Kosovo Parliament deputy Ramush Haradinaj said the energy crisis Kosovo will enter is due to reject energy projects by the Government of Prime Minister Albin Kurti, as was the project for the construction of the New Kosovo thermal power plant and the project for the construction of gas infrastructure in Kosovo.

Responding to Haradinaj, Minister Rizvanolli said the thermal power plant “New Kosovo's” was a failed and inadequate project for Kosovo's energy system.

Meanwhile, as for the Kosovo gas infrastructure construction project, Rizvanolli did not rule it out as an option.

This will only be done if it is seen to be the cheapest and best option for Kosovo citizens”, she said.

The economy ministry, meanwhile, is drafting the energy strategy 2022-2031.

This strategy, according to the ministry, will analyse all potential and financially affordable scenarios to boost energy supply stability, as well as provide the greater integration of renewable energy sources.

Kurti: The energy crisis is knocking on our doors.

Europe has now been involved in the energy crisis for weeks because of increased gas prices and other factors.

The energy crisis in Europe has also affected Western Balkan countries both in Albania and Northern Macedonia. Both of these countries have declared an energy crisis.

Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti said the energy crisis, as in other states, is knocking on Kosovo. Kurt said that he was addressed to the last meeting of the government.

He said they are working together with the Kosovo Energy Corporation, KEDS and the Energy Regulatory Office (ZRRE) to find the best solution in order to have stable supplies, but also alleviate the energy crisis.

“Consum is much larger also because of the winter season, also because our work and living is organized through heating from thermal power, but that even electricity is cheap and consumption is easier”, Kurti said.

Prime Minister Kurti said energy prices on the stock market have multiplied, and neither can Kosovo remain in a favourable situation at prices, as it currently is.

Kosovo consumers pay 6.75 cents per kilowatt per hour. Compared to countries in the region, such as Northern Macedonia, Serbia and Albania, the current in Kosovo is cheaper for 3 to 4 cents.

Due to lack of electricity, the Kosovo Energy Regulatory Office (ZRRE) and KDS have asked citizens to save the electricity so it does not come to shortages. /Rel