Energy Transition Strategies to Implement Energy Security of Natural Resources: Albania Case Study

Abstract

The staggering vulnerability of most conventional energy sources has caused the need to diversify the energy mix for most countries, if not all with most recent issues. Subsequently, numerous countries are experiencing a surge in energy demand and are confronted with the need to meet this increase in energy demand with a response to be ‘clean energy’ at an affordable price. The scope of this paper focuses on defining the different drivers and strategies that developing countries are utilizing to transform their local and interconnected energy sector. For ‘developing’ countries, the primary (current-) focus is on the fundamental commitment for energy diversification (e.g., energy security) in order to achieve sustainable self-sufficient energy source/s that are less impacted by socio-economical or geo-political factors. Furthermore, in this paper, specifically, the case study of Albania will be explained and how its strategy aligns with the global energy transition pathway. Additionally, the paper explores new alternative energy sources; technologies that before were barely considered, and how/why they are being deployed for adoption.