Investments, the increase of electricity capacities in Kosovo, and the possibilities of energy stabilization
Session
Energy Efficiency Engineering
Description
The investment of 200 million dollars in the energy sector means solving the problem of energy supply in Kosovo: the increase in the quality of the energy consumed as well as its quantity, as well as the integration of renewable sources in the network are the first and most important effects related of this investment, but definitely and fortunately they are not the only ones. Yet, we should not be satisfied with having for the first time such a big budget for energy investments. The growth and expansion of production capacities from coal should follow first since our country has large reserves of coal. Repairs in the existing blocks of existing coal power plants to increase efficiency, the installation of filters such as in the EU countries to reduce the emission of CO2 gases, as well as the reduction of technical and commercial losses, would complete the general scheme of necessary investments. In this case, the challenges of transforming the conventional grid into an intelligent one must be overcome. In this case, we must overcome the challenges of the transformation of the conventional grid into an intelligent grid. The way to achieve this is straight forward and short: the production of batteries with large capacity with the possibility of storing energy for a long time, and the possibilities of building artificial dams as a suitable source for storage and use of energy in times of crisis. These are the most suitable alternatives for our geographical position, while any further advancement of the system is appropriate.
As an additional alternative, it can be the increase of cogeneration capacities for supplying the citizens with heat as much as possible. The advantages of using renewable energy and cogeneration are the reduction of heating costs and at the same time the reduction of electricity use.
All the above alternatives or others not mentioned here should be thought of and put into operation in a relatively short time. If the energy system is not intervened in time, we will have a tough winter in terms of energy, tougher than the previous one.
Keywords:
Energy sector, Thermal power plant, New Kosovo, Energy crisis, Energy Storage.
Proceedings Editor
Edmond Hajrizi
ISBN
978-9951-550-50-5
Location
UBT Kampus, Lipjan
Start Date
29-10-2022 12:00 AM
End Date
30-10-2022 12:00 AM
DOI
10.33107/ubt-ic.2022.132
Recommended Citation
Bislimi, Agron and Nikaj, Arbesa, "Investments, the increase of electricity capacities in Kosovo, and the possibilities of energy stabilization" (2022). UBT International Conference. 133.
https://knowledgecenter.ubt-uni.net/conference/2022/all-events/133
Investments, the increase of electricity capacities in Kosovo, and the possibilities of energy stabilization
UBT Kampus, Lipjan
The investment of 200 million dollars in the energy sector means solving the problem of energy supply in Kosovo: the increase in the quality of the energy consumed as well as its quantity, as well as the integration of renewable sources in the network are the first and most important effects related of this investment, but definitely and fortunately they are not the only ones. Yet, we should not be satisfied with having for the first time such a big budget for energy investments. The growth and expansion of production capacities from coal should follow first since our country has large reserves of coal. Repairs in the existing blocks of existing coal power plants to increase efficiency, the installation of filters such as in the EU countries to reduce the emission of CO2 gases, as well as the reduction of technical and commercial losses, would complete the general scheme of necessary investments. In this case, the challenges of transforming the conventional grid into an intelligent one must be overcome. In this case, we must overcome the challenges of the transformation of the conventional grid into an intelligent grid. The way to achieve this is straight forward and short: the production of batteries with large capacity with the possibility of storing energy for a long time, and the possibilities of building artificial dams as a suitable source for storage and use of energy in times of crisis. These are the most suitable alternatives for our geographical position, while any further advancement of the system is appropriate.
As an additional alternative, it can be the increase of cogeneration capacities for supplying the citizens with heat as much as possible. The advantages of using renewable energy and cogeneration are the reduction of heating costs and at the same time the reduction of electricity use.
All the above alternatives or others not mentioned here should be thought of and put into operation in a relatively short time. If the energy system is not intervened in time, we will have a tough winter in terms of energy, tougher than the previous one.