How many power plants are there in North Macedonia?

There are a total of 276 power plants in North Macedonia, with a total installed capacity of 2,069.21 MW, including 155 photovoltaic plants with total capacity of 34 MW, 103 small HPPs (112 MW), one wind park (36.8 MW) and three biogas plants (7 MW).

What is North Macedonia's Energy Strategy?

As the world moves towards decarbonisation and green energy, North Macedonia is executing an ambitious national energy strategy, which foresees a 66% reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from the energy sector compared to 1990 by 2030.

Is North Macedonia a state-owned power company?

North Macedonia’s state-owned power company was unbundled and partially privatized in the early 2000s. Austrian utility company EVN has been responsible for electricity distribution in North Macedonia since entering the market in 2006.

What is North Macedonia based on?

North Macedonia relies predominantly on fossil fuels (low-grade lignite and gas) and hydropower, and has for many years been dependent on the electricity import. In 2023, imports finally decreased to a negligible level following a rapid increase in solar capacity.

Does North Macedonia have a wind farm?

North Macedonia has a 36.8 MW wind farm at Bogdanci and has received EU and KfW financing to expand it. It was the first country in the Western Balkan region to put into operation a sizeable wind facility. Its second wind farm, the 36-MW Bogoslovec, was officially opened in mid-2024.

When will North Macedonia's necp come out?

North Macedonia adopted its first National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP) in June 2022. It follows the more progressive scenarios from the Energy Strategy in its coal phase-out timeline, with Oslomej being decommissioned in 2021 and Bitola in 2027. However, in the introduction it also says that the timeline may slip to 2029.