Albania is one of the very few countries in the world where nearly all electricity comes from renewable hydropower, making it a clean energy leader.
What happened
Albania generates close to 100 percent of its electricity from hydropower, one of the highest renewable shares in the world.
The country’s river systems, particularly the Drin and its tributaries, drive a network of dams and generating stations.
Albania has nearly 3 million people meeting their electricity needs almost entirely from falling water.
The country is now adding wind and solar to diversify its renewable portfolio and reduce vulnerability to drought years.
Why it is good news
A country of nearly 3 million people running almost entirely on renewable electricity is a practical demonstration of what is possible.
Source: Carnegie Endowment