The Council of Ministers today approved the construction of a wind power plant in Mollaj, Korçë municipality.

The project includes power generation facilities and auxiliary works. It is not a concession and does not benefit from state support measures. A temporary consortium of “ALBPOWER”, “FAVINA”, and “FAVINA 1” will carry out the project.

At the same time, the government approved the construction of a photovoltaic power plant in Vlashaj, in the Shupenzë administrative unit, Bulqizë municipality. The company “GERTI” will develop the project.

First, the wind plant in Mollaj will have an installed capacity of 55 MW. It is expected to receive a construction permit and enter operation within 48 months.

Next, the decision sets the operating period of the wind plant at 49 years.

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy and the National Agency of Natural Resources will oversee the project. They will conduct inspections every three months during construction, commissioning, and operation. The goal is to ensure compliance with the project plan and technical standards.

In addition, the company must provide a royalty to the ministry responsible for energy. It must deliver 2 percent of annual electricity production free of charge or convert it into a monetary value. In that case, the full amount goes to the state budget.

Finally, the photovoltaic plant in Vlashaj will have an installed capacity of 10 MW. It is expected to become operational within 36 months.

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