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.

Does Serbia have a solar project?

The contract is the latest in a line of solar projects backed by Serbia’s Ministry of Mining and Energy this year, which includes plans for a 1 GW solar panel factory and another 500 MW of solar. Figures from the International Renewable Energy Agency state Serbia had deployed a total 137 MW of solar by the end of last year.

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.

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.

What is Serbia's energy strategy?

Serbia is dependent on imports of crude-oil and natural gas, but is endowed by reserves of lignite and the potential of renewable energy sources. Serbia has a strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the energy sector and to increase the share of renewable in gross final energy production 27% by 2020.

What is UGT renewables Serbia solar?

UGT Renewables Serbia Solar is a ground-mounted solar project, which is planned over 2,000 hectares. The electricity generated from the Serbia Solar PV will offset 1,900,000t of carbon dioxide emissions (CO2) a year. UGT Renewables Serbia Solar PV will be a 1,000MW solar PV power project developed in a single phase.