Kosovo is plunged into darkness after authorities declared planned power cuts as the country is struggling with ongoing high energy costs, and failures in two units in thermal power plants that provides electricity to the country. Currently, electricity provided for 2 hours every 8 hours across the country.
Kosovo imports only 15 percent of its electrical energy, but this figure has risen to 40 percent during the current crisis. The Assembly of Kosovo yesterday approved the Government’s Emergency Resolution, which imposes restrictions on consumers and special obligations on energy enterprises. In addition, as of December 31, Kosovo’s 2-day electricity needs will be met by Albania. Albania will provide Kosovo with 7,680 megawatt-hours of electricity.