What happened
Çalık Renewables formally opened the Zatriq wind farm in Kosovo on 10 September 2026. The development is the country’s fourth wind power plant and Çalık Renewables’ first wind project in Kosovo.
The plant is owned by EV Wind Park, in which Çalık Renewables holds 75% and Kosovo-based Eurokos holds 25%. It has a licensed capacity of 70 MW.
Zatriq comprises 12 GE Vernova turbines, each rated at 6 MW. The project is stated to have 70 MWe and 73 MWm capacity, with annual output forecast at 185 GWh.
Energy buyers and market participants should monitor the annual reference price established by the Energy Regulatory Office (ERO), as this will determine the basis for KOSTT’s procurement of Zatriq’s generation.
Why it matters
The project adds renewable electricity supply in a system where coal produces more than 90% of power, according to the project announcement. Its commissioning also contributes to Kosovo’s target of reaching 1,300 MW of renewable capacity by 2031 and sourcing 35% of electricity from renewable sources.
KOSTT, Kosovo’s electricity market operator, will purchase the plant’s output for 15 years. The applicable price will be based on a reference value set annually by ERO, creating a defined route to market for the project while leaving the price subject to periodic regulatory determination.
Project financing and context
Landesbank Hessen-Thüringen Girozentrale, or Helaba, provided a €112 million loan for the project. Swiss Export Risk Insurance backed the financing. The loan covers construction and the following 14-year period.
Kosovo’s first wind power plant began operating in 2018. Zatriq therefore expands a relatively young domestic wind fleet as the country pursues a larger role for renewables in its electricity mix.
What to watch
The key next development is ERO’s annual setting of the reference price used for KOSTT’s purchases. Stakeholders can also track delivery against the project’s expected 185 GWh yearly generation and Kosovo’s broader 2031 renewable-capacity objective.
