The purpose of the paper has to do with the level of influence of the labor force on the labor market in the countries of the Western Balkans. Labor force categories of which, age, gender, and education, can affect economic business. What social policies the countries of the Western Balkans have undertaken for the categories with a low level of employment? According to the research, the level of unemployment varies from around 30% to 35%, where the countries of the Western Balkans have constant problems in finding workers with the required qualifications, according to different profiles. From the research data, we found that the biggest shortages are in the production sector and the technical profile, which is also related to the level of professional training. In order to have effective results, in the paper, we used empirical and comparative analysis, of how the workforce in the Balkan countries affects the working business in the business sector for the period 2016–2019. In terms of research, various statistics were analysed, which were related to the causes of labor shortage in the labor market.

The operation of modern power systems requires a sophisticated technological infrastructure to effectively manage and evaluate their parameters and performance. This infrastructure includes the generation, transmission and distribution power system components. This paper provides an overview of...

This paper evaluates the financial feasibility of the wind energy production project at the Kitka Substation (SS Kitka), focusing on its technical and economic aspects, return on capital investment, and broader environmental and social implications. The study’s findings indicate that for the period of January to June 2022, the project generated total revenues of €3,749,466.11, while operating expenses amounted to €1,780,000. With a total investment of €48,000,000, the capital return for this period was calculated at €1,969,466.11. The analysis of wind energy production data from January to August 2022 recorded a total output of 56,562.25 MWh. Moreover, the project contributed €10,160,047 in revenue to the Kosovo government through wind-generated energy from the SS Kitka facility. Based on financial projections, the annual return on investment (ROI) for the capital invested is estimated at €3,938,932.22. Consequently, the full recovery of the initial €48 million investment is projected to be achieved within 12 years. These findings underscore the long-term financial viability of the SS Kitka wind energy project, reinforcing its role in promoting sustainable energy development and economic growth.

This paper analyzes annual energy production data in Kosovo and explores the potential benefits of introducing natural gas as an energy source. The study compares current coal-based energy production with natural gas in terms of not only financial impact but also environmental pollution and public health. The focus is on evaluating financial sustainability by assessing production costs and consumption effects, particularly the potential for expense reduction through natural gas adoption. A financial module analysis was applied, comparing energy prices from coal and natural gas sources. Special emphasis was placed on household economic benefits, return on investment, and reduced energy costs. With the integration of natural gas, household energy expenses could decrease from €0.12 to €0.10 per unit, resulting in estimated national savings of approximately €60 million per year. The investment evaluation was conducted using methodologies grounded in relevant case studies and price differentials in the energy market.