Abstract
Recently, the Albanian government has compiled national energy strategy with a special focus on promoting the use of renewable energy sources (RES) which identiï¬es a target of 42% of the ï¬nal energy consumption from RES by 2030. In this paper, analyses are conducted in order to investigate to which extent and way the absorption capacity of the power system from RES electricity can be improved. As an effective approach of implementing wind power, fostering the accommodation of renewable energy sources, especially on large-scale, a detailed techno-economic analysis of the 164 MW installed grid-connected wind farm, considered as a potential source, Korça district is analyzed. Conjoining two different types energy tools, RETScreen, a tool used on plant scale level and EnergyPLAN model applied for large energy system on national level including all energy sectors an optimization process is notably focused to attain 42% of the ï¬nal energy consumption from RES by 2030, which was highly preformed in EnergyPLAN model. The results execute in EnergyPLAN identifies that the wind power capacity should be at least1850 MW and an installation cost not more than 1.1m€/MW considering a bench mark price of electricity €76/MWh. The results of the study highlight the importance of high levels of RES integration which not only reduces greenhouse gases but will technically favor the creation of a flexible and sustainable energy system over time. Finally, the need for a sustainable and clear national energy model is inevitable, reshaping key points factors that hamper the integration on large-scale of wind power in Albania.Keywords: wind power, techno-economic feasibility, Albania, EnergyPlan, RETScreen.JEL Classifications: Q4, Q42DOI: https://doi.org/10.32479/ijeep.9917
Highlights
Considerable interest in renewable energy sources and significant increases in cost of imported oil have compelled various countries to search for low-cost energy sources and improved technologies such, wind turbines, and synergies between systems to achieve lower cost of electricity generation
This study presents an ambitious goal, as at present there are no wind projects developed in the country, there are given from authorities 11 wind farm licenses in Albania
To better understand possible pathways to scaling the distributed wind market in Albania, we conducted a sensitivity analysis based on the scenarios created on RETScreen and EnergyPLAN model
Summary
Considerable interest in renewable energy sources and significant increases in cost of imported oil have compelled various countries to search for low-cost energy sources and improved technologies such, wind turbines, and synergies between systems to achieve lower cost of electricity generation. To reduce import of electricity, improve its security of supply and to attain the Paris Agreement, the responsible ministry and its subordinate institutions has drafted and adopted the national energy strategy 2018-2030, which proposes several possible scenarios of transition of the energy system According to this strategy, the share of RES is intended to reach a target of 42% of the total energy consumption in 2030 as this contribution is around 30%. In line with EU objectives 20–20–20, its commitment is to reach a reduction of 11.5% of CO2 emissions in 2030, compared to the baseline scenario in 2016 Based on these obligations, this study strongly supports the renewable energy resources (RES) in compliance with the requirements of the National Strategy 2018-2030. Alternative distribution points of aero-generators is evaluated to maximize the annual electricity production, facilitate road access and solve problems with land ownership if any (Figure 1)
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