The state of the electrical sector in Western Balkan countries. Case study: Republic of Kosovo

Abstract The electricity sector around the world is considered one of most important sectors, which has a direct impact on economic development country. Based increase in energy consumption, crisis with emission high levels harmful gases - greenhouse effect and expansion at level countries, electricity, namely capacity will remain key issues for future discussion global level. Electricity engine rapid country; necessarily well-being citizens to access sources stability requirement every consumer, producer or operator. How much do countries have respond consumption what be oriented so that consequences are minimal environment, question needs continuous detailed study concrete approaches from relevant institutions professionals this field. Security supply essential our society necessary 24/7 principle digital economy. recent difficulties caused by Covid-19 pandemic remind us great importance all aspects lives, availability medical equipment IT systems work home as growing trend systemizing jobs during 2020. Ensuring secure reliable paramount world. Considering Western Balkans regions since 90s it been an area emerged devastating wars affected sphere, including sector. So, critical region. considerable potential production renewable sources, RES create stable functional system contributing diversification decentralization power system. promising method building sustainable resilient provide affordable boost region development, reducing import dependence. purpose scientific research discuss current state Balkans, special emphasis Republic Kosovo. Balkan set targets their policies but not always these pre-defined easily achievable practice due thevarious challenges facing