Day: 9 May 2017

Balkans Close to Double its Hydropower Capacity by Dr Lorenc Gordani on 09th May 2017 There are currently 256 hydro power plants (HPP) in operation in the WB6 region, with total installed capacity of 8,423 MW, of which 7,994 MW in large HPPs (larger than 10 MW). Serbia’s share in the generation capacity is 37%, BiH and Albania follow, contributing 25.4% and 22% respectively. Montenegro, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Kosovo contribute 8%, 7% and 1%, respectively. The vast majority, as much as 92%, of the existing HPPs were constructed in the period 1955-1990. Despite a relatively small capacity addition rate since 1990, 25-54% of electricity generated in the WB6 countries comes from HPPs. Considering the expected increase in electricity demand and the need for security of supply,…