Solar energy adoption grows in North Macedonia

The concept of the 'prosumer'—individuals who produce electricity for their own needs and feed surplus energy back into the grid—is gaining traction in North Macedonia. During a discussion in Kercova, Filip Stojanovski from the Center for Climate Change highlighted how photovoltaic panels can allow households to reduce monthly electricity costs by utilizing produced energy and selling excess to providers like EVN.

Despite the economic benefits, adoption remains low, with less than 1% of households currently utilizing solar systems. Stojanovski noted that the return on investment for these systems typically ranges from 6.7 to 12 years, depending on the capacity (e.g., 2, 4, or 6 kW) and household consumption.

Official data indicates a growing trend in solar production. In February 2026, solar plants produced 79,594 megawatt-hours of electricity, representing a 6.3 percent increase compared to the same month in the previous year.