The Executive Director of the National Agency of Natural Resources Mr. Erlind Sulo, participated in the international scientific symposium “Renewable Energy, Sustainable Resources, and Technologies (RENETECH 2025)”, held at the Academy of Sciences of Albania.
At this symposium, where more than 45 scientific papers on renewable energy were presented, participated distinguished academics, energy experts, representatives from industry and policymaking, representatives of governmental institutions operating in the energy sector, members of parliament and other attendees.

The Executive Director of the National Agency for Natural Resources, Mr. Erlind Sulo, addressed the audience, emphasizing the Strategic Importance of Renewable Energy in Albania. The development of this sector is anticipated to yield substantial economic and social benefits, including the creation of new employment opportunities, the promotion of industrial growth and the reduction of environmental impact, all of which will contribute to the sustainable development and overall prosperity of the country.

Mr. Sulo also commended the role of the Temporary Research Unit for Renewable Energy as a division of the Academy of Sciences of Albania in identifying opportunities for the recognition, identification and development of new technologies in the field of renewable energy.
In closing his introductory remarks, Mr. Sulo assured the institutional support of the National Agency of Natural Resources (AKBN) and its best energy experts to sustain this initiative and to strengthen collaboration with ASHSH, energy industries and public institutions for the advancement of the energy sector.

The Albanian government is actively pursuing reforms in the energy sector with the main objective of establishing favorable conditions for the utilization and development of renewable energy sources, in accordance with regional commitments and the European integration process.

Albania stands as one of the few nations ensuring approximately 100% of its electricity production derived from renewable sources, primarily through hydropower plants and it is accelerating investments in renewable energy, diversifying energy sources, and enhancing infrastructure to establish a more sustainable energy system. Photovoltaic and wind energy are being developed at a steady pace. Actually, there are 75 active contracts for photovoltaic plants, contributing 3.3% to national energy production. Regarding wind energy, the National Agency of Natural Resources (AKBN) is overseeing 10 projects under construction, with the goal of achieving 300 MW of installed capacity by 2027.