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Enter your monthly OSHEE electricity bill in Albanian lek and city — get solar system size, OSHEE net metering export credits under Decree 415/2022, payback period, and 25-year savings.

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Solar system results — Albania
5 kWp system — 1343 kWh/kWp/yr
Monthly kWh usage500 kWh/mo
Annual solar production6,716 kWh/yr
Self-consumption savingsL 25,521/yr
Net metering export credit (1:1)L 38,281/yr
Total annual benefitL 63,802/yr
System cost rangeL 450,000 – L 650,000
Cost in EUR (approx)€4,500 – €6,500
Payback period8.6 years
25-year net savingsL 1,045,050
Net metering active: Under Albanian Decree No. 415 of 2022, OSHEE must purchase surplus electricity at full retail rate (1:1). Export credits roll over monthly. Contact your OSHEE district office to register as a prosumer and install a bidirectional smart meter.
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How to Use This Calculator

Enter your monthly OSHEE bill in Albanian lek

Enter your average monthly electricity bill in ALL (Albanian lek) from OSHEE (Operatori i Shpërndarjes së Energjisë Elektrike), Albania's distribution system operator. Albania's blended retail electricity rate is approximately L 9.5/kWh — equivalent to around €0.10/kWh, which is moderate by European standards. The calculator converts your bill to kWh to estimate how much of your consumption solar can offset.

Select your city for peak sun hours

Albania enjoys excellent Mediterranean solar resources. Vlorë on the southern Ionian coast (4.8 PSH) is Albania's sunniest city, followed by Durrës and Fier (both 4.7 PSH) on the Adriatic coast. Tirana (4.6 PSH) has strong solar irradiance despite being inland. Shkodër (4.3 PSH) in the north near Lake Shkodër receives less sun due to proximity to the Dinaric Alps. Even Albania's least sunny city outperforms most of northern Europe.

Enable OSHEE net metering (Decree 415/2022)

Albania's Council of Ministers Decree No. 415 of 2022 introduced a formal prosumer framework allowing homes and businesses to connect solar systems to the OSHEE grid and export surplus at 1:1 retail rate. Export credits roll over monthly and are settled annually. Without net metering (e.g., off-grid or pending connection), self-consumption is maximized but excess production is wasted — the calculator adjusts self-consumption ratio accordingly.

The Formula

Monthly kWh = Monthly Bill ÷ L 9.5/kWh (OSHEE retail rate) Annual production = kWp × PSH × 365 × 0.80 efficiency Self-consumption = Annual kWh × 40% (with net metering) or 70% (without) Self-consumption savings = Self-consumed kWh × L 9.5/kWh retail Net metering export credit = Exported kWh × L 9.5/kWh (1:1, Decree 415/2022) System cost = kWp × L 90,000–130,000/kWp (~€900–1,300/kWp) Payback = Total cost ÷ Annual benefit (typically 8–11 years)

Albania's solar legal framework is governed by Law No. 7/2017 on Renewable Energy and Decree No. 415 of 2022 on prosumers. The regulatory authority is ERE (Enti Rregullator i Energjisë). System costs of L 90,000–130,000/kWp (~€900–1,300/kWp) are lower than EU averages due to lower labor costs. Albania's abundant solar resources (4.3–4.8 PSH) make solar investment attractive despite moderate retail electricity prices.

Example

Artan — Tirana family home, 5kWp with net metering

Artan pays L 4,750/month for his Tirana home. He installs a 5kWp rooftop system and registers as an OSHEE prosumer under Decree 415/2022.

Monthly billL 4,750 (~€47)
City / PSHTirana, 4.6 PSH
System size5 kWp
Net meteringYes — Decree 415/2022

Result

Annual production~6,716 kWh/yr
Production per kWp~1,343 kWh/kWp/yr
Self-consumption savings~L 25,521/yr
Net metering export credit~L 38,282/yr
Total annual benefit~L 63,803/yr
System costL 450,000 – L 650,000
Cost in EUR~€4,500 – €6,500
Payback~8.6 years
25-year net savings~L 1,045,075

Tirana's 4.6 PSH delivers approximately 1,343 kWh/kWp/yr — excellent production for a capital city. With net metering, Artan effectively gets full retail value for all production, making his investment economics very attractive by regional standards.

FAQ

Yes — Albania has excellent solar resources (4.3–4.8 PSH) across the country, particularly along the Adriatic and Ionian coasts. While the retail electricity rate of L 9.5/kWh (~€0.10/kWh) is moderate, installation costs of €900–1,300/kWp are lower than EU averages due to competitive labor costs. With net metering under Decree 415/2022, payback periods of 8–11 years are typical, and 25-year savings are substantial. Albania's rapidly growing economy and EU accession ambitions are also driving energy price increases, improving solar economics over time.
Decree No. 415 of April 2022, approved by Albania's Council of Ministers, established the legal framework for prosumers — individuals and businesses that both consume and produce electricity. Under this decree, OSHEE must allow prosumers to connect to the distribution grid, export surplus at full retail rate (1:1 net metering), and have credits applied to future bills. The decree covers systems from household scale up to 500kWp. Applications are submitted to your local OSHEE district office, which issues a connection agreement before installation.
Vlorë (4.8 PSH) on the southern Ionian coast is Albania's sunniest city, benefiting from Mediterranean climate and clear skies. Durrës and Fier (both 4.7 PSH) on the Adriatic coast are close behind. Tirana (4.6 PSH) has strong solar resources despite being inland. Korçë (4.4 PSH) in the eastern highlands benefits from mountain clarity but shorter winter days. Shkodër (4.3 PSH) in the north near Montenegro border receives the least sun. All Albanian cities have better solar resources than most of northern Europe.
Installed solar system costs in Albania typically range from L 90,000–130,000/kWp (approximately €900–1,300/kWp or $1,000–1,400/kWp). This is 20–40% cheaper than Austrian or German installations due to lower labor and overhead costs. Chinese panel brands (Longi, Risen, JA Solar) dominate the Albanian market. A typical 5kWp residential system costs L 450,000–650,000 (€4,500–6,500). Request multiple quotes from installers in Tirana — the market is competitive. Ensure your installer handles the OSHEE prosumer registration paperwork.
The main incentive is the 1:1 net metering scheme under Decree 415/2022. Albania does not currently offer direct cash grants or VAT reductions for residential solar (unlike some EU countries). However, businesses may benefit from accelerated depreciation of solar assets under Albanian tax law. EU pre-accession funds (IPA — Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance) have funded municipal solar projects and may expand to support private installations. Check with ERE (Enti Rregullator i Energjisë) at ere.gov.al for the latest incentive programs.

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