Strengthening skills for Kosovo’s energy transition

Representatives of Kosovo’s energy institutions have completed a six-month training programme to support their work on renewable energy, energy efficiency and energy policy. Delivered in partnership with the Renewables Academy (RENAC), the programme was supported through the Energy transition and climate mitigation in Kosovo project.

Participants included representatives of the Ministry of Economy, the Energy Regulatory Office, the Ministry of Environment, Spatial Planning and Infrastructure, the Kosovo Energy Efficiency Fund, and LuxDev, the Luxembourg Development Cooperation Agency.

The programme combined online learning with in-person training, providing more than 185 hours of learning on energy markets, renewable energy, energy efficiency, public policy and green finance. Participants also shared experiences and discussed the challenges faced by their institutions.

These topics are directly relevant to Kosovo’s efforts to improve energy efficiency and increase the use of renewable energy. The training helped participants strengthen their knowledge to inform policy decisions, assess investments and support the implementation of energy reforms.

Working with RENAC, a specialised institution based in Berlin (Germany) which provides professional training in renewable energy, energy efficiency and green finance, also gave participants access to international expertise and practical examples relevant to their daily responsibilities.

Bringing several institutions together provided an opportunity to gain a better understanding of one another’s roles and strengthen cooperation.

The Energy transition and climate mitigation in Kosovo project is funded by the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and implemented by LuxDev, the Luxembourg Development Cooperation Agency. It is a comprehensive effort to address Kosovo’s energy challenges. The project’s primary goal is to facilitate the adoption of energy efficiency practices and renewable energy sources, thereby supporting Kosovo’s transition to clean energy. By optimising energy consumption and reducing carbon emissions, the project addresses critical challenges such as inefficient energy use and the low share of renewables in electricity generation. This transition is essential for both environmental and economic reasons, setting the stage for a more sustainable and resilient energy sector.