Why should Albania invest in sustainable infrastructure?

Caption: Sustainable infrastructure offers great potential for Albania to harness clean energy and energy efficiency, create jobs and boost economic growth. The energy and infrastructure sector is often the economic engine driving a country’s journey towards sustainable and inclusive development.

What is Albania's energy sector strategy?

In 2018, Albania adopted its National Energy Sector Strategy, which examined various energy development scenarios and set forth a series of key indicators and objectives that will shape Albanian’s energy sector over the period from 2018 to 2030 (Table 2). Most notably, the strategy stipulated a 42% share of renewable energy in the TPES by 2030.

Where can I find information about the UN's work in Albania?

For more information about the UN's work in Albania, please visit albania.un.org. The energy and infrastructure sector is often the economic engine driving a country’s journey towards sustainable and inclusive development. For Albania, investing in and expanding sustainable energy and resilient infrastructure is key to its long-term vision.

What percentage of Albania's electricity comes from hydropower?

Thus far, an impressive 98 per cent of Albania’s electricity comes from hydropower, with the remaining 2 per cent from solar power. But to supply Albania’s growing needs, the country is increasingly turning to coal and oil.