Albania Faces Deepening Energy Crisis - Hydropower System Not Even Close To Meeting Demand

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The energy situation in Albania is worsening, despite the recent rains and snowfalls. There is no substantial increase of the levels in main accumulations, while the consumption of electric power surged due to low temperatures, triggering prolonged restrictions.

Interruptions in power supply in Tirana and other cities last for up to eight hours a day, while some rural settlements are cut off for 15 hours.

The Albanian Electric Power Corporation Kesh imports 9.6 million Kwh and produces as little as 4.9 million Kwh on a daily basis. The current consumption reaches 14.6 million Kwh.

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http://www.mrt.com.mk/en/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3905&Itemid=28

[kestrel91316]

1. Didn't most of Albania have to get by WITHOUT electricity for most

of the 20th century?? Seems like they will just have to get used to the way things were until a few years ago.......

Sigh.