Two US companies have submitted bids for the design and construction of a battery energy storage system in Kosovo.

The announcement was made by Minister of Economy Artane Rizvanolli, who said the bid evaluation process is expected to begin soon.

According to Rizvanolli, the aim is for construction works on the project to begin next year.

“We are approaching the realization of one of the largest investments in the energy sector in recent decades,” Rizvanolli said.

The planned system will have a capacity of 340 MWh and will be built at two locations, in Istog and Ferizaj.

The project is part of the $236.7 million Compact Program, financed through cooperation between the United States, the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), and the Government of Kosovo.

Rizvanolli thanked the US partners, MCC, and the MCA-Kosovo team, emphasizing the project’s importance for Kosovo’s energy sector.

“This project is an important step towards strengthening Kosovo’s energy security,” the minister said.