Over 48 billion lek for the distribution network - 5-year investment plan of the OSSH, reducing losses and increasing security of supply
The Distribution System Operator has submitted for approval to the Energy Regulatory Authority the five-year investment plan for the period 2023–2027, with a total value of over 48 billion lek. According to the filed document, 42.4 billion lek are investments from the DSO's own funds, while around 6 billion lek come from projects with foreign capital, supported by financial partners such as KfW, EBRD and Italian Cooperation.
This is one of the largest investment programs in the electricity distribution network and aims to increase security of supply, reduce losses and technically modernize the infrastructure throughout the country. Compared to the previous plan filed with the ERE, the updated investment plan with the company's own funds is almost 50% higher.
According to the accompanying report, the DSO aims to increase the capacities of existing substations as well as build new substations, to cope with the increase in demand and load on the network.
The majority of investments will focus on the construction and reconstruction of the medium and low voltage network, with 52.4% of the planned OSSH funds. Meanwhile, 33% of the funds go to the construction or reconstruction of high voltage electrical lines and substations. Another key component is technological modernization, which includes, among other things, investments in the metering system.
Regarding foreign capital investments, projects worth around 6 billion lek are planned for the period 2023–2027, including the expansion of the SCADA system, the reconstruction of 110 kV substations in the Tirana - Durrës regions, and the construction of the Kamza substation.
The OSSH emphasizes that the 5-year plan is strategic for the development of the distribution sector, supporting national objectives for security of supply, digitalization of the network, and preparation for deeper integration into regional energy markets.
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