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

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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
    Association of Talent under Liberty in Technology (TULTECH), 10615 Tallinn, Estonia)

  • Klodian Dhoska

    (Association of Talent under Liberty in Technology (TULTECH), 10615 Tallinn, Estonia
    Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Polytechnic University of Tirana, 1000 Tirana, Albania)

  • 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
    Institute of Forestry and Engineering, Estonian University of Life Sciences, 51006 Tartu, Estonia)

  • Andres Annuk

    (Institute of Forestry and Engineering, Estonian University of Life Sciences, 51006 Tartu, Estonia)

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.

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  • Sonila Vito & Ilirjana Boci & Mohammad Gheibi & Klodian Dhoska & Ilirjan Malollari & Elmaz Shehu & Reza Moezzi & Andres Annuk, 2024. "Data-Driven Strategies for Optimizing Albania’s Utilization of Renewable Energy Sources from Urban Waste: Current Status and Future Prospects," World, MDPI, vol. 5(2), pages 1-18, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jworld:v:5:y:2024:i:2:p:14-275:d:1383962
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    1. Shahjahan Ali & Shahnaj Akter & Prespa Ymeri & Csaba Fogarassy, 2022. "How the Use of Biomass for Green Energy and Waste Incineration Practice Will Affect GDP Growth in the Less Developed Countries of the EU (A Case Study with Visegrad and Balkan Countries)," Energies, MDPI, vol. 15(7), pages 1-18, March.
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