Elektriká

Elektrikë is the Albanian term for electricity and the electrical phenomena that power modern society. In everyday language it denotes electrical energy used to operate devices, lights, and machinery. It is also the root of many compound terms describing electrical systems, equipment, and technology. The word can appear as a noun (electricity) or as an attributive element in phrases such as pajisje elektrike (electrical devices) and energji elektrike (electrical energy).

Etymology: The Albanian word derives from the shared European linguistic family that names electricity, ultimately from the Greek hēlektron and the Latin electricus, through modern languages. The term entered Albanian in scientific and technical contexts, becoming standard in the 19th and 20th centuries as electricity became widespread.

Usage in Albania: The country relies largely on hydroelectric power, with major plants on the Drin river system. Electricity is transmitted through the national transmission system and distributed to consumers by local distribution networks. The sector has historically faced intermittency linked to hydrological conditions, guiding policy toward diversification and regional energy integration. Albanian households are connected to a 230-volt, 50-hertz AC network.

Safety and regulation: Electrical safety and consumer protections are supported by national standards and regulatory bodies responsible for grid access, metering, and safety compliance. Public awareness campaigns, codes of practice, and professional licensing contribute to safe use of electrical installations and devices in homes, schools, and workplaces.

See also: electricity, electrical engineering, energy policy, hydroelectric power.