North Macedonia has taken a decisive step toward clean energy, with renewables now accounting for more than 55% of available electricity generation capacity. Over the past year, more than 500 new solar systems were installed, confirming that the energy transition has become the country’s top strategic priority, according to Regulatory Commission for Energy (RKE) head Marko Bislimoski.
Authorities emphasize that investors are welcome, provided projects comply with regulations aligned with EU standards and follow transparent tendering procedures. While recent projects increasingly rely on Chinese-made equipment, regulators point to smart grids and battery storage as essential technologies for managing higher shares of renewable electricity in the system.
Solar capacity expanded strongly in 2025, driven by both large-scale investors and households. The Energy Ministry describes itself as an active driver of the transition, focusing on public investments in solar power plants and energy storage facilities.
Private citizens installed more than 500 rooftop solar systems during the year, mainly in Skopje, Bitola and Kumanovo. Officials say these installations typically cut electricity bills by 30–50% and significantly reduce carbon emissions, contributing to improved air quality and progress toward climate targets.
Solar energy has become a cornerstone of national energy policy, supported by a stable regulatory framework and state-backed incentives. Experts argue that North Macedonia could eventually meet all domestic electricity demand from renewables, lowering household prices and reducing carbon-related costs for businesses.
In 2024, North Macedonia had 848 MW of installed solar capacity, while renewables accounted for 41.03% of electricity generation, or 2,514 GWh, highlighting the rapid pace of growth achieved in recent years.
