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What is Serbia's energy investment plan?

The Ministry of Mining and Energy has announced a €15 billion investment plan for the electricity sector in next several years, expecting to reach more than 3 GW of renewable energy production plants. The main players and investors in the Serbian Energy Sector are:

How much power does Serbia have?

It currently has a total capacity of approximately 3490 megawatts (MW) of renewables, with 2342 MW in hydropower in 2019 according to the European Energy Community. Serbia announced plans to install new hydropower plants and two existing dams, and to rehabilitate a further 15 existing power plants totaling around 30 MW with EBRD financing.

Does Serbia subsidize coal & electricity prices?

Serbia heavily subsidizes coal and electricity prices, inhibiting competition. Recently, the Serbian government and EPS have announced ambitious plans to transition to green energy solutions and reduce Serbia’s dependence on Russian natural gas.

Will Serbia develop a pumped storage hydro project at Djerdap?

Serbia is interested in a developing a Pumped Storage Hydro (PSH) project at Djerdap. The project is located east of Belgrade on the Danube River bordering with Romania. First conceived in 1974, Djerdap III is envisioned as a facility capable of daily and seasonal water regulation, with installed capacity of between 1800 and 2400 MW.

Will Serbia build reversible pumped-storage hydropower?

Serbia has long-standing plans to construct reversible pumped-storage hydropower capacity at the Djerdap site on the country’s eastern border with Romania and the Bistrica site on the Bosnian border in the west.

Where can wind energy be found in Serbia?

The greatest potential of wind energy in Serbia is in the area of the powerful “košava” winds such as South Banat and East Serbia, as well as on the eastern side of Kopaonik Mountain, Zlatibor, Pester, and mountain passes at altitudes above 800m; as well as in the valleys of the Danube, Sava and Morava.