Hydropower that keeps Albania’s lights on.
Hydro capacity in production and 0.7 MW under reconstruction across EU Green Energy’s projects.
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Hydro Energy · EU Green Energy
Hydro plants provide flexible, low-carbon generation that complements solar and wind, helping to cover demand in dry or peak periods while reducing dependence on imports.
Benefits for homes, businesses and communities.
Hydropower has been the backbone of Albania’s electricity system for decades. By modernizing and integrating hydro plants with the wider grid, EU Green Energy helps deliver stable, affordable and low-carbon power for households, businesses and public services.
Mountain reservoir storage
High-altitude reservoirs store water and energy, allowing flexible generation when the grid needs it most.
Clean Hydro generation
High-altitude reservoirs store water and energy, allowing flexible generation when the grid needs it most.
Frequently Asked quesitons
FAQ For Hydro Energy
What role does hydropower play in Albania’s energy system?
Hydropower is still the main source of domestic electricity generation in Albania and provides a large share of the country’s installed capacity.
Why is hydro energy considered renewable?
It uses the natural water cycle. Rain and snow replenish rivers and reservoirs, so the resource is continuously renewed, unlike fossil fuels which are finite.
How does hydropower support the integration of solar and wind?
Hydro plants can ramp production up or down quickly. This flexibility helps balance variable output from solar and wind, keeping frequency and voltage stable.
What are the environmental considerations for hydro projects?
Projects must be designed to respect river ecosystems, manage sediment, protect biodiversity and secure fish migration routes, while also considering social and land-use impacts.
How do local communities benefit from hydro projects?
Benefits include improved grid reliability, better quality of supply in remote areas, local employment during construction and operation, and long-term infrastructure investment.
Are hydropower plants reliable during dry years?
Production depends on rainfall, so dry years reduce output. This is why Albania is diversifying with solar, wind and storage, while upgrading existing hydro assets for better efficiency.
Why hydro energy matters today
Cleaner, more reliable power for the future.
EU Green Energy’s hydropower activities support a smarter, more resilient electricity system. By combining hydro with new renewable projects and grid investments, we help secure long-term energy security for Albania.Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.
- Lower long-term energy costs
- Flexible generation when demand peaks
- Domestic, low-carbon power source
- Support for integrating solar and wind
- Increased security of supply
- Proven, mature technology
- High efficiency over plant lifetime
- Reservoirs that can assist flood management
- Data-Driven Insights
- Stronger resilience against climate variability