PRESS RELEASE

Press Release from the XIth Session of the ERO Board in 2026

On 23 October 2026, the Board of the Energy Regulatory Office (ERO) held its eleventh (XI) session in 2026. During this session, in accordance with the applicable legislation, the Board reviewed and approved the following:

•Requests from the legal entities “ANIK ENERGY” L.L.C. for a six-month extension of their authorization period, and “EBE ENERGY” L.L.C. for a twelve-month extension of their authorization period;

•Authorizations for the construction of new electricity generation capacities using solar photovoltaic panels for the following legal entities: “VBS” L.L.C. with installed capacity of 8 MW, Municipality of Gjakova’ “SOLARISS” L.L.C with an installed capacity of 99 MW, Municipality of Peja, and “Ariani Kompany” L.L.C. with an installed capacity of 1.2 MW, Municipality of Vushtrri. The total capacity of the facilities for which authorizations have been issued is 108.2 MW.•The renewal of the license for the legal entity “EDS International KS” L.L.C. for the activity of electricity supply, covering the period from 23 October 2026, to 22 October 2031.

•Issuance of a license to the legal entity "Hydro-economic enterprise Ibër-Lepenc JSC" for the activity of electricity generation from the Ujmani Hydropower Plant (HPP Ujmani), with an installed capacity of 35 MW, for the period from October 23, 2026, to October 16, 2027.

Through these decisions, the ERO supports the development of new capacities from renewable sources and the conduct of licensed activities within the energy sector, in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.Given the significant number of matters requiring review following the establishment of a quorum for the Board, the remaining agenda items, including outstanding license applications, will be addressed during the continuation of Session XI, which will be held as soon as possible.

The ERO remains committed to a professional, diligent, and transparent review of every matter, in accordance with applicable legislation, with the aim of protecting consumers, ensuring security of supply, and fostering the sustainable development of the energy sector.

All approved decisions will be published on the ERO’s official website: www.ero-ks.org.