# Solar energy adoption in North Macedonia

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/solar-energy-adoption-in-north-macedonia
> Updated: 2026-08-08T16:54:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Solar energy adoption and initiatives are expanding in North Macedonia. In the Gjorgje Petrov municipality, a public-private partnership has been launched to install photovoltaic systems on the roofs of seven primary schools. This project aims to improve energy efficiency and generate municipal revenue through a share of the electricity produced.

On a broader national scale, the concept of energy "prosumers" is gaining attention as a means for households to reduce costs by feeding surplus electricity back into the grid. While solar production saw a 6.3 percent year-over-year increase in early 2026, widespread household adoption remains below 1%, with investment return periods typically ranging from approximately 7 to 12 years.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-08: Solar energy adoption grows in North Macedonia

Solar energy adoption is rising in North Macedonia as the 'prosumer' model allows households to produce electricity and sell surplus to the grid, despite current adoption being under 1%.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/solar-energy-adoption-grows-in-north-macedonia

### 2026-08-04: Gjorgje Petrov municipality installs solar panels on all primary schools

Gjorgje Petrov municipality in North Macedonia is installing solar panels on all seven primary schools via a public‑private partnership, earning 18 % of electricity revenue for local reinvestment.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gjorgje-petrov-municipality-installs-solar-panels-on-all-primary-schools

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Cite as: Solar energy adoption in North Macedonia. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/solar-energy-adoption-in-north-macedonia