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How many MW of battery storage will be developed in Serbia?

Up to 200 MW of battery storage will be developed across the sites. Image: Ministry of Mining and Energy, Tanjug Plans for 1 GW of new solar in Serbia are set to go ahead after the signing of an implementation agreement.

Will Serbia develop a large-scale solar plant?

The Serbian government has called for the development of a spatial plan for six large-scale solar plants with a cumulative capacity of 1 GW that will be colocated with two-hour battery energy storage systems with a power output of at least 200 MW.

When will solar & battery facilities be delivered in Serbia?

The solar and battery facilities shall be delivered by June 1, 2028. Government representatives were quoted earlier this year saying that construction could start already in 2024. According to the Association of Renewable Energy Sources of Serbia, the country has installed around 95 MW of solar.

Who will install a solar power plant in Serbia?

Mid last year, the government embarked on a lookout for strategic partners who would install the facilities, including 1,000 MWac (1,200 MWdc) of solar plants and at least 200 MW of battery storage. The facilities will be handed over to to state-owned power utility Elektroprivreda Srbije (EPS), which acts as a sole owner and investor.

How many solar panels are installed in Serbia?

According to the Association of Renewable Energy Sources of Serbia, the country has installed around 95 MW of solar. However, that figure is not exact, as there is no official registry for solar installed for self-consumption at this stage.

Does Serbia have a solar project?

Last April, Serbia switched on its largest utility-scale solar project, the 9.9 MW DeLasol PV project in Lapovo, central Serbia. Presently, the country is looking to introduce new renewables-related regulation. Under the proposed changes to the Law on Energy, Serbia is looking to abolish net billing and net metering by the end of 2026.