Kosovo ambitious to reach renewable energy goals

To meet EU standards, Kosovo will have to boost significantly its use of renewable energy. With several projects under way, the country is taking steps, but the challenge is formidable.

The target is to reach 20% of energy from renewable sources, boosting wind energy production by 20%, and reducing carbon dioxide emissions by the same percentage.

"It'll be hard for Kosovo," acknowledged Kaqusha Jashari, a former member of the parliamentary commission on energy. "We currently derive almost all our energy (around 95%) from coal."

Nevertheless progress is being made and several RES projects are underway.

Source: http://www.setimes.com

 

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