When is electricity greenest in Albania?
Renewable energy forecast · updated 2026-08-04 08:35 UTC
educk tracks how much of Albania's electricity demand is met by wind and solar generation, using day-ahead forecasts from the ENTSO-E transparency platform. Use it to plan flexible energy use — charging an EV, running appliances or batteries — for when the grid is cleanest.
- Wind and solar are forecast to cover about 45% of Albania's electricity demand around 09:00 UTC.
- Renewable output peaks around 09:00 UTC at roughly 45% of demand — the greenest time to use electricity today.
- The renewable share dips to about 0% around 21:00 UTC, when grid electricity is at its most carbon-intensive.
Hourly forecast for Albania
| Time (UTC) | Renewable (MW) | Demand (MW) | Surplus (MW) | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 09:00 | 540 | 1207 | -666 | 45% |
| Tue 10:00 | 528 | 1246 | -718 | 42% |
| Tue 11:00 | 513 | 1283 | -770 | 40% |
| Tue 12:00 | 505 | 1292 | -786 | 39% |
| Tue 13:00 | 465 | 1275 | -810 | 36% |
| Tue 14:00 | 398 | 1292 | -894 | 31% |
| Tue 15:00 | 298 | 1353 | -1055 | 22% |
| Tue 16:00 | 142 | 1412 | -1269 | 10% |
| Tue 17:00 | 42 | 1400 | -1358 | 3% |
| Tue 18:00 | 36 | 1418 | -1381 | 3% |
| Tue 19:00 | 25 | 1392 | -1367 | 2% |
| Tue 20:00 | 9 | 1256 | -1247 | 1% |
| Tue 21:00 | 3 | 1080 | -1077 | 0% |