Fortis Energy starts construction of a hybrid project in Albania.

Fortis Energy, a renewable energy developer operating in the Balkans, Turkey, and the Netherlands, is preparing to begin construction of the Erseke photovoltaic plant in Albania. The project is a modern hybrid installation combining a large-scale solar power plant with a capacity of 75 MWp DC and a battery energy storage system with a capacity of 40 MWh. The investment will be located in Tac-Larte, in Albania’s Kolonjë region.

Ready consortium and start of construction

A dedicated consortium of local, national, and international suppliers and contractors has already been formed for the project. Five months ago, Fortis Energy announced that it had obtained the necessary regulatory permits. At the same time, the developer launched a procurement process and invited technology partners to submit bids for construction packages and key component deliveries.

According to the investor’s estimates, the hybrid facility will generate around 135 GWh of clean energy annually. Fortis Energy emphasizes in its official communications that integrating solar panels with battery storage is a core part of its “Green Baseload” strategy, aimed at delivering stable and dispatchable clean energy based on renewable sources.

Experience in the hybrid energy sector

According to data published on the company’s website, Fortis Energy has extensive experience in clean energy projects. To date, it has developed projects with a total capacity of 650 MW.

Within this portfolio, assets totaling 252 MW are directly owned by the company, including 200 MWp of solar power plants and large-scale energy storage systems with a combined capacity of 52 MWh. The Erseke project in Albania represents another milestone in building a diversified and flexible generation portfolio for the company.