# Kosovo energy sector regulatory and supply challenges

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/kosovo-energy-sector-regulatory-and-supply-challenges
> Updated: 2026-09-03T05:03:09.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

Kosovo’s energy sector is facing regulatory and operational challenges. The Kosovo A and Kosovo B thermal power plants face potential production risks due to operating licenses set to expire on October 4. A regulatory deadlock has emerged because the Energy Regulatory Office (ERO) lacks a quorum to extend these licenses, as the Board is missing a chairperson and two members pending Assembly approval.

In addition to these licensing concerns, KEDS has announced planned electricity outages in regions including Prishtina, Peja, Prizren, and Gjilan for maintenance and security works. Furthermore, an audit report has identified systemic issues in the renewable energy sector, noting that photovoltaic power plants were constructed between 2022 and May 2025 without following the Indicative Plan for renewable energy capacity, often due to a lack of institutional coordination and regulatory clarity.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-03: Kosovo energy sector faces planned outages and regulatory issues

KEDS announced planned power outages in several Kosovo regions for maintenance, while an audit revealed regulatory chaos in the licensing of solar power plants.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kosovo-energy-sector-faces-planned-outages-and-regulatory-issues

### 2026-08-31: Kosovo energy production at risk due to expiring power plant licenses

Kosovo's energy security is at risk as licenses for the Kosovo A and B power plants expire on October 4, amid a regulatory deadlock in the Energy Regulatory Office Board.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kosovo-energy-production-at-risk-due-to-expiring-power-plant-licenses

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