Where are solar power plants located in Montenegro?

Montenegro is rich in solar radiation, particularly in the southern part, especially around the cities of Bar and Ulcinj, and in the area around the capital city of Podgorica. Solar power plants are located in these areas due to the high solar radiation.

How much solar power does Montenegro have?

Montenegro had installed solar power capacity of just 6 MW at the end of 2020. The country's solar power capacity is significantly smaller than the electrical power demand, which is currently met by the 225 MW Pljevlja thermal power plant in the north of Montenegro and two large hydropower plants, at Perućica (307 MW) and Piva (363 MW).

Where is electricity produced in Montenegro?

The majority of electricity in Montenegro is primarily produced at the Pljevlja coal-fired Thermal Power Plant and the Perucica and Piva Hydropower Plants\. The core activities of the majority state-owned Electrical Power Company of Montenegro (EPCG) are electricity generation, transmission, distribution, and supply.

What is Montenegro's rooftop PV program?

Montenegro's first attempt to support rooftop PV is the net metering program. Although the program is limited in scale, it is being implemented by the EPCG. The EPCG is also building a 100 MW solar park in partnership with Finnish utility Fortum and a floating PV power plant on the Slano artificial salt lake.

Does Montenegro have hydro power plants?

Montenegro has the potential to develop additional hydro power plants given its abundance of rivers and streams, as mentioned in the Agreement of the Electro-Energetic Community for Southeastern Europe signed on January 1, 2015. The country's energy market was opened to competitors.

Can Montenegro produce oil and gas?

Montenegro does not have the necessary technology or experience to produce oil or gas. Additionally, successful energy exploration must consider the environmental impact of operations, as coastal tourism is a significant contributor to the country's revenues.