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North Macedonia energy sector management

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North Macedonia is managing various aspects of its energy sector, ranging from large-scale infrastructure oversight to consumer support. A State Audit Office report highlighted systemic weaknesses in the permitting process for photovoltaic power plants between 2022 and May 2025. Despite solar production increasing 15 times between 2022 and 2025, auditors identified a lack of institutional coordination and the absence of an Indicative Plan for renewable energy construction until May 2025. While a new Energy Law was passed in May 2025, concerns remain regarding the implementation of secondary legislation and monitoring. To meet 2030 energy goals, the updated National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP) for 2025-2030 focuses on decarbonization, renewable development, and energy efficiency. In mid-October 2026, the Ministry of Energy, Mining and Mineral Resources intensified cooperation with international partners, including the French Development Agency, the World Bank, and GIZ, to accelerate the energy renovation of public buildings. This reconstruction plan, scheduled from November 2025 to November 2028, aims to reduce consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. During the TECHMECH 2026 symposium, Minister Sanja Božinovska emphasized that the green transition should focus on creating a more efficient economy and “high-quality jobs” through new engineering profiles. Regarding consumer costs, Prime Minister Hristijan Micoski announced in October 2026 that electricity prices will would remain stable through the end of the year. He noted that while European prices reach record highs, North Macedonia However, state-owned transmission operator MEPSO has kept fuel prices below 1.6 euros per liter, though final decisions for 2027 will depend on energy companies and the Regulatory Commission. In mid-October 2026, Minister Sanja Božinovska also met with the European Bank since requested a nearly 100% increase in electricity transmission tariffs for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to discuss energy sector reforms. EBRD representatives provided 2027, seeking a positive assessment regulated income of approximately 3 billion denars. This proposal has faced criticism from the Ministry’s activities, noting that Levica party, as approval by the country is advancing Energy and Water Regulatory Commission could result in certain segments compared to regional neighbors. a third price increase for citizens within a single year.

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  1. 2026-10-22 14:43 UTC North Macedonia energy sector management
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