Albania
power plants.
Albania has 29 operating power plants in the catalog, 2,124 MW in all. The catalog also marks 1 plant as Retired, with 3 MW of capacity. Its operating fleet leans on hydro, which accounts for 83.3% of operating capacity (1,770 MW), with solar a distant second at 16.7%. The largest operating plant in the catalog is Komani Hydroelectric Plant (600 MW, recorded start year 1985).
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Albania electricity mix
Operating installed capacity by fuel. Each row gives megawatts and its share of the operating total.
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Largest plants in Albania
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Newest plants in Albania
This table includes 5 of the 8 operating plants with a recorded start year of 2023, largest first. The catalog records years, not full commissioning dates.
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Frequently asked questions
Where does Albania get its electricity?
Across the 29 operating plants in the catalog, Albania's capacity is led by hydro at 83.3% (1,770 MW), then solar at 16.7%. These are installed-capacity shares, not live generation.
What is the largest power plant in Albania?
The largest operating plant in the catalog for Albania is Komani Hydroelectric Plant, a hydro facility with 600 MW of capacity and a recorded start year of 1985.
How many power plants does Albania have?
The catalog tracks 29 operating power plants in Albania, with 2,124 MW in all. It also marks 1 plant as Retired, with 3 MW of capacity.
Can I see Albania's power grid on a map?
Yes. Open nrgmap at app.nrgmap.com and search Albania to fly to it. Every tracked plant is a marker sized by capacity and coloured by fuel, with the national fuel mix in the side panel.