Albanian electricity production increased sharply in the second quarter of 2026 as stronger hydropower output and growth from other renewable sources improved the country’s supply balance.
Total electricity production reached 2,361 GWh in Q2, up 34.4% year on year from 1,757 GWh.
The increase was led by public hydropower stations, whose production rose 43.6% to 1,011 GWh, compared with 704 GWh in the second quarter of last year.
Private and concession hydropower producers generated another 903 GWh, up 18% from 765 GWh.
Production from other generators, covering renewable sources outside conventional hydro and thermal power, increased even faster. Their output reached 448 GWh, compared with 288 GWh a year earlier, representing growth of 55.6%.
The stronger generation performance translated directly into Albania’s cross-border position. Electricity exports during April-July climbed 55.3% to 991 GWh, while imports declined 21.5% to 569 GWh.
Domestic demand nevertheless continued to increase. Electricity consumption reached 1,619 GWh during Q2, 6.2% higher year on year.
Network losses were comparatively stable, rising marginally to 320 GWh during April-July.
The figures underline Albania’s continued sensitivity to hydro conditions. A recovery in water availability can rapidly move the system towards surplus and increase exports into neighbouring SEE markets, while weaker hydrology has historically produced the opposite effect and increased dependence on imported electricity.
The Q2 performance therefore represents a substantial improvement in Albania’s physical power balance, with generation growth considerably exceeding the increase in domestic demand and creating additional exportable volumes for the regional market.
