Kosovo: regulator proposes valuing prosumers’ surplus at the ALPEX price, with credit valid for a year

Kosovo’s Energy Regulatory Office (ZRRE) discussed with stakeholders on 5 November a concept document for updating the rule on self-consumers of energy from renewable sources, according to a statement published by the regulator on 6 November. The aim is to align the framework with Law No. 08/L-258 on promoting the use of renewable energy sources.

What is proposed. Surplus energy fed into the grid would be treated on the basis of the day-ahead market price on the ALPEX exchange, and the period for using the monetary credit would be extended to up to one calendar year. The document keeps the existing differentiated capacity thresholds and links the permitted capacity to the contracted connection capacity and the technical limits of the grid.

Other provisions. The concept includes mechanisms for recovering network costs, graduated registration procedures, rules for self-consumers acting jointly, safeguards for energy storage systems and a more transparent framework for managing local grid constraints. The document was prepared by ZRRE with the support of consultants Optima Energy Consulting and funding from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).

The figures. According to ZRRE’s annual report for 2025, last year 283 self-consumption projects received approval to proceed with construction after meeting the legal requirements, and capacities totalling 11,062 kW were installed.

What comes next. The process is in its second phase, the consultation on the concept document. Comments and recommendations received will be considered when finalising the document and drafting the amended rule, and the draft rule will be subject to a further public consultation before adoption, the regulator said.

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