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The first phase of the public call for supporting micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in investing in renewable energy systems has successfully concluded. This initiative, aimed at promoting self-consumption of electricity through photovoltaic (PV) systems, is part of Kosovo*’s ongoing efforts to encourage renewable energy use and reduce reliance on traditional energy sources.
In this phase, the Ministry of Economy received 67 applications from SMEs for photovoltaic systems, and 8 beneficiaries have already been selected, with a total financial support of €44,200. The remaining applications are currently undergoing verification.
For households, the program also supports investments in PV systems. During the first phase, 445 applications were submitted, and 29 beneficiaries were announced, receiving a total of €45,750 in financial support. The rest of the applicants are still in the verification process.
Subsidy Details and Criteria
The subsidy offers for installed capacities are as follows:
- For capacities between 3-9 kWp, a grant of €250 per kWp, up to €2,000.
- For capacities of 10 kWp or more, the subsidy is €200 per kWp, up to €6,000.
Additionally, businesses with at least 51% female ownership or co-ownership received an extra €200 as part of the total subsidy amount.
Next Steps
The first phase of the call was open from February 6, 2024, with a deadline of September 30, 2024. The second phase is now open until November 30, 2024, but only applicants from the first phase can reapply for additional verification.
This initiative highlights Kosovo’s commitment to promoting the use of renewable energy, reducing the carbon footprint, and supporting both households and businesses in transitioning to cleaner energy solutions.