{"id":5971,"date":"2025-03-18T15:11:21","date_gmt":"2025-03-18T14:11:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/expatax.al\/?p=5971"},"modified":"2025-03-18T15:11:23","modified_gmt":"2025-03-18T14:11:23","slug":"ebrds-green-projects-in-albania","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/expatax.al\/fr\/ebrds-green-projects-in-albania\/","title":{"rendered":"EBRD\u2019s Green Projects in Albania"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has been helping Albania build a greener economy since 1992. It has invested in projects focused on renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"expanding-renewable-energy\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Expanding Renewable Energy<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Albania mostly relies on hydropower for electricity, but this can be risky due to changing water levels. To help, the EBRD is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Funding solar and wind projects to reduce dependence on hydropower.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supporting solar energy auctions that have lowered renewable energy costs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Launching Albania\u2019s first wind energy project to attract more investment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Investing in floating solar panels, including a 12.9MW farm at Vau i Dej\u00ebs reservoir.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"improving-energy-efficiency\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Improving Energy Efficiency<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The EBRD is also helping businesses and households use energy more efficiently by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Offering loans and grants through the <strong>Green Economy Financing Facility (GEFF)<\/strong> for home energy upgrades. Nearly 300 projects have been funded since 2019.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Helping update Albania\u2019s energy laws to match EU standards.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Funding better waste and water management in cities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"greener-cities-infrastructure\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Greener Cities &amp; Infrastructure<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Tirana joined the <strong>EBRD Green Cities Program<\/strong> in 2017 to improve urban sustainability. Key projects include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Expanding cycling paths and promoting electric vehicles to cut air pollution.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upgrading water and waste management systems.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Creating a <strong>Green Finance Roadmap<\/strong> to fund more eco-friendly projects.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"supporting-green-businesses\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Supporting Green Businesses<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The EBRD also helps small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) grow sustainably. So far, over 6,000 agribusinesses and tourism companies have received funding. Other efforts include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>Guarantee for Growth (G4G)<\/strong> program, which has provided over \u20ac165 million in business loans.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Investments in sustainable agriculture and tourism to protect Albania\u2019s natural environment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"looking-ahead\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Looking Ahead<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Between 2017 and 2022, the EBRD invested over <strong>\u20ac416 million<\/strong> in Albania\u2019s green economy, and more projects are underway. By expanding renewable energy, improving city infrastructure, and supporting eco-friendly businesses, Albania is making steady progress toward a more sustainable future.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has been driving green projects in Albania since 1992. 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