“A big step for Kosovo’s energy”, two U.S. companies compete to build 340 MWh battery systems in Istog and Ferizaj

Two U.S. companies have submitted bids for the design and construction of battery systems with a capacity of 340 MWh in Istog and Ferizaj.

Economy Minister Artane Rizvanolli announced that the bid evaluation phase now begins, while construction of the project is aimed to start next year.

The project, worth $236.7 million, is part of the Compact Programme co-financed by the United States through MCC and the Government of Kosovo.

Read Minister Rizvanolli’s full post:

Two U.S. companies have submitted bids for the design and construction of the batteries!

Evaluation now follows, with the aim of starting construction next year.

With a capacity of 340 MWh in Istog and Ferizaj, we are approaching the realisation of one of the largest investments in the energy sector in recent decades.

The project is part of the $236.7 million Compact Programme, co-financed by the U.S. through MCC and the Government of Kosovo.

Thank you to our American partners, MCC and the MCA-Kosovo team for their dedication and joint work for our country’s energy security. /Telegrafi/