ALBANIA-EU EEC HOMEPAGE


List of Projects The Albania - EU Energy Efficiency Centre has Implemented
alone or in Partnership with other Organizations

 
 

No.

Project or Contract Title

Comments

Starting Time

Completion Time

Contract

Code

Budget for EEC

1

"The Establishment of the Albania – EU Energy Efficiency Centre" as a project co-financed by:

·         the Government of the Republic of Albania, and

·         the SYNERGY Programme of DG XVII of the European Commission.

Project financed in the framework of SYNERGY Programme.

 

Implemented by EEC. Establishment of EEC, refurbishment of the premises and implementation of the following sub-projects in the field of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energies:

·   Three Seminars on "Rational Use of Energy";

·   Two Training Courses on "Efficient Use of Industrial Boilers" for Industry’s and Hospital’s boiler Operators and Engineers;

·   International Workshop on "Albanian Energy Policy for a Common Future";

·   Energy Surveys and Audits carried out in 2 Private Industrial Enterprises;

·   Awareness Campaign, Seminars and Documentary Film on "Use of Solar Energy for Water Heating";

·   Feasibility Studies on Installation of Solar Water Collectors in 2 Private Enterprises;

·   Publishing the Manual on "Efficient Use of Energy in SME-s";

·   Start of publishing the Newsletter "The Energy in Albania".

Nov. 95

Feb. 97

4.1041/D/95-73

84,600 ECU

2

"Technical Assistance to the Albania – EU Energy Efficiency Centre" as a project financed by SYNERGY Programme of DG XVII of the European Commission

Project financed in the framework of SYNERGY Programme.

 

NIFES U.K. training of the staff of the Centre and assistance in the implementation of different projects.

1994

1997

4.1041/D/95-74

167,460 ECU

3

"The Inauguration of the Albania – EU Energy Efficiency Centre" as a project co-financed by:

·         the SYNERGY Programme of DG XVII of the European Commission, and

·         KESH – The Albanian Power Corporation.

Project financed in the framework of SYNERGY Programme.

 

Implemented by the Centre and the Albanian National Committee of Energy. Inauguration and workshop with participation of the Albanian Prime Minister, Commissioner Mr. Christos Papoutsis, etc.

Aug. 96

Mar. 97

4.1041/D/96-26

20,990 ECU

4

"Albania – EU Energy Efficiency Centre establishment and energy saving and renewable actions for the year 1997" as a project co-financed by:

·         the Government of the Republic of Albania, and

·         the SYNERGY Programme of DG XVII of the European Commission.

Project financed in the framework of SYNERGY Programme.

 

Implemented by EEC. Continuation of the establishment of EEC and implementation of the following sub-projects in the field of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energies:

·   Demonstration Projects of Solar Water Collectors Installation in 2 Model Schools;

·   Energy Surveys and Audits carried out in 3 Enterprises;

·   Awareness Campaign, Seminars with Decision-Makers, and Documentary Film on "Efficient Use of Energy and Non-Payments of Electricity Bills";

·   Preparation of a Project Proposal for the Refurbishment of a Small Hydro Power Plant;

·   Publishing the EEC’s Profile in Albanian and English languages.

Jan. 97

Jul. 98

4.1041/D/96-28

179,410 ECU

5

"Regional Energy Planning Between Albania and North Western Greece"

Project financed in the framework of SYNERGY Programme.

 

Partnership of several Albanian and Greek organizations. Data gathering, preparation of energy data bases, exchange of experience and information, energy audits, energy maps, Information office in Tirana – Albania and Ioanina – Greece, newsletter and leaflet, energy planning, seminars, advice to potential investors; etc.

Nov. 95

Nov. 97

4.1041/94-013

55,000 ECU

6

"Energy Charter Treaty Project"

Project financed in the framework of PHARE Multi-Country Energy Programme.

1995

on

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-

7

"Twining of Energy Efficiency Organizations"

Project in the framework of PHARE Multi-Country Programme.

 

Establishing the partnership of several Western and Eastern Energy Efficiency Organizations. Experience exchange on project design and implementation. Built up of new connections.

Apr. 97

Mar. 98

No 276910/003

48,700 ECU

8

"Twining of Independent Energy Consultants"

Project financed in the framework of PHARE Multi-Country Programme.

 

Partnership and assistance to new independent energy consultants in developing their expertise.

Aug. 97

Apr. 98

-

12,200 ECU

9

"Energy Efficiency Actions" for the year 1998 as a project co-financed by:

·         the Government of the Republic of Albania, and

·         the SYNERGY programme of DG XVII of the European Commission.

Project financed in the framework of SYNERGY Programme.

 

Implementation of the following sub-projects in the field of Energy Saving and Renewable Energies:

·   Energy Surveys and Audits Programme carried out in 8 Private Industrial Enterprises;

·   Providing assistance to the establishment of New Energy Consultant Groups;

·   Demonstration Projects of Solar Water Collectors Installation in 4 Small Enterprises;

·   Preparation of the New Albanian Building Code;

·   Awareness Campaign, Seminars, TV-Spots, and Documentary Film on "Energy Savings and Electricity Bill Payment".

Jan. 98

Jul. 99

4.1041/D/97-50

119,900 ECU

10

"Heat Supply Legislation"

Project financed in the framework of PHARE Multi-Country Programme.

 

Partnership with other Energy Efficiency Organizations. Tebodin of Netherlands – leader of the team. Analyses of the current situation of the housing sector in the country. Design and proposal of new legislation of heat supply sector.

May 98

Dec. 98

ZZ 95111.02.02

2,000 ECU

11

"EuroREX"

Providing information to INTERNET for the Renewable Energies situation in Albania etc.

1998

on

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-

12

"Global Energy Sustainability Observatory"

Providing information to INTERNET in partnership with Helio International to issues liked with Rio-5 criteria "Is Energy Presently Contributing to Improved Sustainable Development?"

1998

on

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-

13

"Promoting Efficient Use of Energy and Renewable Energies in Albania" for the year 1999 as a project co-financed by:

·         the Government of the Republic of Albania, and

·         the SYNERGY programme of DG TREN of the European Commission.

Project financed in the framework of SYNERGY Programme.

 

Implementation of the following sub-projects in the field of Efficient Use of Energy and Renewable Energies:

·   International Conference on "Albanian Energy Policy for a Sustainable Economic Development of the Country";

·   Providing advise and assistance to the Albanian Education System;

·   Training Seminar on "Energy Management" for Industry’s Managers and Engineers;

·   Feasibility Studies on Installation of Solar Water Collectors in 3 Private Industrial Enterprises;

·   Awareness Campaign, Seminars, TV-Spots, and Documentary Film on "Efficient Use of Energy, Electricity Bill Payment and Renewable Energies Utilization";

·   Experience Exchange between EEC and other similar European Organizations.

Jan. 00

Dec. 00

4.1041/D/99-044

108,940 EUR

14

"Creation of Educational Material on Innovative Technologies and Management Systems in the Area of Environment, Energy and Safety"

Project financed in the framework of INTERREG - II Programme.

 

This project pertains to the production and evaluation of educational material via the use of multimedia aimed to cover the knowledge need in technologies related to the sectors of Environment, Energy and Safety and respective management systems. The leader of this Project is Aristotle University of Thessalonica - Greece.

Dec. 00

Dec. 01

-

5,400 USD

15

Task Force for the "Albanian Power Sector Reform"

Project financed in the framework of USAID Programme.

 

The aim and objective of this Project is to identify the necessary measures and actions to be undertaken as parts of the Action Plan for the Albanian Power Sector Reform. This Task Force will produce a Draft Power Sector's Strategy and present it to the Albanian Government for approval.

Dec. 00

Aug. 02

-

-

16

"Feasibility Study for Heat and Power - Albania"

Project financed in the framework of UNOPS Programme.

 

The objective of this Project is to enable the Albanian National Agency of Energy (NAE) to take decisions regarding potential pilot projects within DH & CHP and to develop a feasibility study for a potential pilot project in Tirana - Albania. The second objective is capacity building that means enabling NAE to independently undertake similar projects in the future. This Project, implemented in close collaboration with Dansk Energi Management A/S of Denmark, and focused on two sites in Tirana, University Hospital Centre "Mother Teresa" and Student City, consists of:

·   Energy Survey and Audit on Energy and Water Consumption for both Sites;

·   Pre-feasibility Study for both Sites;

·   Selection of the most feasible Site;

·   Review of Possible Financing Sources for the implementation of the Project;

·   Feasibility Study for the selected Site;

·   Tariff Study for Electricity and Heat;

·   Contracting & Implementing Issues.

Feb. 01

Nov. 02

INT/99/R11 – OO ALB 1140

42,550 USD

17

"Population Awareness Campaign about Payment of Electricity Bills, Efficient Use of Energy and Use of Alternative Energy Sources in Albania"

Project co-financed by US Embassy in Tirana.

 

Main specific features of this Campaign are:

·   Selection and training of 10-12 Journalists from the Written and Electronic Media that should become familiar with energy related problems;

·   Organization of two Round Tables with these Journalists;

·   Publication, in different Newspapers, of a series of 4-5 Articles about the energy-related problems;

·   Realization and broadcasting of 3-4 Reports on TV about the energy-related problems;

·   Realization and broadcasting of 2 TV spots, the first for the damages caused to the Power Sector from Misuse of Electricity, and the second for the Promotion of Efficient Use of Energy as well as Promotion of the Alternative Energy Sources Utilization;

·   Realization and distribution of a set of Simple and Comprehensive Posters.

May 01

Jan. 02

SAL60001GR023

26,500 USD

18

"Photovoltaic Use for Water Supply to Rural Areas in Albania"

Project co-financed by UNDP/SGP and OSCE Offices in Tirana.

 

Through the proposed project, EEC aims the achievement of a multiple result:

·   Implement in Albania the First Photovoltaic Systems, which will have a great importance for the dissemination of this environmental friendly technology;

·   Influence the Improvement of Energy Crisis in Albania by giving a new alternative (solar energy) to traditional energy sources;

·   Present a Concrete Example for Solving in a Sustainable Way the severe problem of Electricity and Water Supply to Rural Areas in Albania, which seriously hinders their economic development;

·   Promote the Agricultural Business in Albania this being strongly connected with poverty alleviation in rural areas;

·   Conduct a Public Awareness Campaign and Training Program in order to promote the project to other rural communes in Albania.

Jun. 02

Sept. 03

 (ALB/98/G52) - ALB-02-15

74,800 USD

19

"Municipality Network for Energy and Water Efficiency"

Project financed by USAID Office in Washington / Alliance to Save Energy (ASE).

 

Some of activities under this Project are:

·   Organization of several Training Programs on Energy and Water Management;

·   Contribution to Policy Reform;

·   Preparation of Database;

·   Preparation of Legislative & other Regulation Issues;

·   Project Development; etc.

Nov. 02

Jan. 04

 02-072

60,300 USD

20

"Impact of the Withdrawal of Modern Energy on Urban Poor"

Project financed by the UK Department for International Development (DFID).

 

The Project addresses the problems in the supply of electricity that has arisen recently following the shift to market economy of Eastern European Countries. The project is focused on:

·   Impacts on the Poor of ongoing Electricity Privatization Process;

·   How Urban, Low-income Communities have been affected by Recent Changes since the introduction of Market Economy Policies;

·   Potential Mechanisms and Policies for mitigating these Effects, including options beyond the Power Sector; etc.

Jan. 03

Jun. 04

-

11.750 GBP

21

"Energy Planning and Energy Efficiency in Korça District"

Project financed by UNDP Office in Tirana.

 

The project aims at supporting local level management of energy resources and propose ways of improving energy availability. Some of the activities under this Project are:

·   Evaluation of Energetic Situation in District of Korça;

·   Conduction of Feasibility Studies for the implementation of Energy Efficiency Measures in the Public Buildings Stock;

·   Support for pilot implementation of Energy Efficiency Measures in selected Public Buildings;

·   Providing advice, improving guidance and capacity building in the Energy Planning and Energy Efficiency within the Local Government Level and the Communities.

Jun. 03

Aug. 04

ALB/02/M15

148,000 USD

22

"Issues on Modular PV Systems Implementation – Technical, Economical and Social Aspects"

Project financed in the framework of Greek-Albanian Scientific and Research Cooperation.

 

The main objectives of this Project are to:

·   Demonstrate the Technical Perfor-mance, Economic Competitiveness, and Operational Viability of Stand Alone Modular PV Systems for Isolated Private and Public Users;

·   Contribute to the Enhancement of Living and Working Conditions of People in Isolated Areas;

·   Stabilize the Rural Population in these Regions;

·   Bring Important Economical Benefits for Agriculture and SME-s development in Greece and Alban