Data-Driven Strategies for Optimizing Albania’s Utilization of Renewable Energy Sources from Urban Waste: Current Status and Future Prospects

Sonila Vito, Ilirjana Boci, Mohammad Gheibi (), Klodian Dhoska, Ilirjan Malollari, Elmaz Shehu, Reza Moezzi and Andres Annuk
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Sonila Vito: Department of Industrial Chemistry, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Tirana, 1001 Tirana, Albania
Ilirjana Boci: Department of Industrial Chemistry, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Tirana, 1001 Tirana, Albania
Mohammad Gheibi: Institute for Nanomaterials, Advanced Technologies and Innovation, Technical University of Liberec, 46117 Liberec, Czech Republic
Klodian Dhoska: Association of Talent under Liberty in Technology (TULTECH), 10615 Tallinn, Estonia
Ilirjan Malollari: Department of Industrial Chemistry, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Tirana, 1001 Tirana, Albania
Elmaz Shehu: Department of Industrial Chemistry, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Tirana, 1001 Tirana, Albania
Reza Moezzi: Association of Talent under Liberty in Technology (TULTECH), 10615 Tallinn, Estonia
Andres Annuk: Institute of Forestry and Engineering, Estonian University of Life Sciences, 51006 Tartu, Estonia

World, 2024, vol. 5, issue 2, 1-18

Abstract: Albania is now implementing a range of steps as part of its journey towards European Union integration, based on agreements that have been achieved. Key to these initiatives is the extensive adoption of circular economy concepts through comprehensive waste management systems. This collaboration is based on systematically implementing measures that align with the fundamental principles of the waste management hierarchy. Albania wants to lead in waste-to-energy conversion exploration by focusing on trash minimization, reuse, recycling, and energy generation from residual waste. Although there has been notable advancement, especially in aligning laws with EU requirements, there are practical obstacles, especially in the execution of waste-to-energy projects. The challenges involve the need for effective waste segregation, higher recycling rates, and the use of advanced waste-to-energy technologies. The essay utilizes meticulously selected data on Albania’s waste generation from reputable organizations and the legal framework regulating waste management to assess the current situation and predict future possibilities, which may be advantageous for government ministries and agency platforms.

Keywords: urban waste; circular economy; waste-to-energy; waste hierarchy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: G15 G17 G18 L21 L22 L25 L26 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 R51 R52 R58 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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