Zatriq Wind Farm Nears Completion as Kosovo Expands Renewable Capacity

Turkey-based Çalık Renewables, in partnership with Kosovo’s domestic firm Eurokos, is advancing the construction of a 72 MW wind power plant in Kosovo, with commissioning targeted for July.

During a recent site visit to the Zatriq wind park, Acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti and Minister of Economy Artane Rizvanolli reviewed progress on the project. The development is led by Çalık Enerji, part of Çalık Holding, which secured €112 million in financing last year. The project marks the group’s first renewable energy investment outside Turkey and represents the first wind initiative backed by Swiss Export Risk Insurance.

Construction is progressing steadily, with four of the planned twelve turbines already installed. According to Prime Minister Kurti, the Zatriq project underscores Kosovo*’s growing attractiveness for foreign direct investment, supported by an improving legal and regulatory framework. The construction workforce totals 175 personnel, including 130 local workers, highlighting its domestic economic contribution.

The total investment is estimated at €124.4 million, as confirmed by Eurokos. Minister Rizvanolli noted that two additional turbines are expected to be completed within weeks, keeping the project on track for full completion by July. Once operational, the wind farm is expected to enhance energy security, reduce reliance on imports, and generate annual savings exceeding €27 million.

With an anticipated annual output of 185 GWh, the Zatriq wind park will be capable of supplying electricity to approximately 45,000 households. The facility will be connected to the transmission network via a 110 kV overhead line.

Located near the village of Zatriq, the site benefits from one of the strongest wind resources in Kosovo*. The country’s existing wind capacity remains limited, comprising projects such as Selac Wind Farm (104.1 MW), Kitka Wind Farm (32.4 MW), and Golesh Wind Farm (1.35 MW).

For the Zatriq project, Çalık Enerji has partnered with GE Vernova to supply wind turbines featuring 79-meter blades. Beyond Kosovo*, the company operates two wind farms in Turkey with a combined capacity of 72 MW and is developing additional projects in Poland totaling 170 MW.

In the broader energy sector, Çalık Holding, together with Limak, jointly controls Kosovo’s electricity distribution operator KEDS and supplier KESCO.