Slovenia and Albania are seeking investors for the construction of solar power stations on the premises of military facilities
Albania is preparing a public tender for solar power projects at two former military airports, while Slovenia intends to enter into a public-private partnership for barracks construction in Ljubljana.
Albania’s State Investment Corporation, AIC, has announced its intention to establish two photovoltaic parks with a maximum capacity of 34 megawatts on land owned by the Ministry of Defense, according to Scan. Initial analysis of year-long insolation data indicates high potential in these locations.
A tender is being prepared for a consultant to provide technical and economic justification for the unused military airports in Shkodër and Sarandë, with a budget of 7.3 million leks or 64,000 euros. The areas of the locations are 31.8 and 8.6 hectares, respectively. The selected firm will be tasked with calculating costs and profitability, as well as proposing financing options.
Slovenia will seek investors for a public-private partnership to install photovoltaic systems on the roofs of barracks in Ljubljana.
The Slovenian government has issued a decree for a public-private partnership to construct photovoltaic installations at the Edward Peperko barracks in Ljubljana.
The planned concession is intended to ensure the energy independence of this military facility and save energy. Additionally, the government plans to use state funds to renovate ten buildings on-site, reducing primary energy consumption by half and cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 648 tons of carbon dioxide equivalent per year.
Photovoltaic systems will be installed on the roofs of existing and planned buildings. According to the decree, the project is estimated at just over five million euros, with an annual production of 3.7 gigawatt-hours, doubling the consumption at the barracks. Installation is planned for next year.
These two sites were selected following a preliminary analysis of 11 properties owned by the Ministry of Defense last year. The chosen ones have the highest energy potential and clear ownership status, added to AIC. The Albanian Investment Corporation has not facilitated any investments since its founding four years ago.
The Shkodër site covers 31.8 hectares, while the Sarandë site covers 8.6 hectares. After the investigation, the institution will need approval from the ministry. It will then seek partnerships with experienced private companies. As AIC has not promoted investments so far, the government is preparing changes to the relevant law.
In another part of the region, monitored by Balkan Green Energy News, Slovenia also plans a public-private partnership to construct photovoltaic installations at a military facility. The idea is to install solar panels on the buildings of the Edward Peperko barracks in the capital, Ljubljana, to increase the energy self-sufficiency of the army.
Source: balkangreenenergynews
