North Macedonia is targeting renewables at 38% of gross final energy consumption by 2030, with rapid solar expansion and additional hydropower generation putting parts of its programme ahead of the planned trajectory.
An Energy Community assessment of the 2025–2030 period found that the country had met or surpassed several renewable energy commitments.
The target covers total energy consumption, rather than electricity alone. Further progress in heating, cooling and transport will therefore be needed alongside new power generation.
Additional solar and wind capacity will also require network investment, storage and greater balancing capability.
Authorities are preparing reforms to support self-generation, self-consumption, energy communities, batteries and smart meters. Energy efficiency measures aim to reduce primary energy consumption, while regulatory changes are intended to attract investment and deepen market integration.
The next challenge is to extend the gains in renewable electricity across the wider energy system while ensuring the grid can accommodate further capacity.
