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 solar power plant?

The Serbian government is seeking a strategic partner to develop at least five PV plants with a cumulative capacity of 1 GW/1.2 GWh and at least 200 MW/400 MWh of battery energy storage. State power company Elektroprivreda Srbije (EPS) will own and operate the assets.

How much electricity does Serbia get from fossil fuels?

Serbia currently gets more than 60% of its electricity from fossil fuels. 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.

How many MW of solar is installed in Serbia?

The government has formed a working group to organize the tender, select successful bids, and negotiate with the chosen strategic partner. According to the Association of Renewable Energy Sources of Serbia, the country has installed around 50 MW of solar. However, that figure is not exact, as there is no official registry at this stage.

Will Europe's first battery factory be built in Subotica?

Backed by EU funds, it will build Europe’s first factory of the kind in Subotica, Serbia, aiming to reach a capacity of 16 GWh per year. By 2030, Europe will need 14 times more batteries than it produces today.

How much solar will Serbia have by 2024?

Serbia currently aims to deploy 8.3 GW of PV by 2024, according to a draft plan released by the government last year. According to the draft, utility-scale PV projects could be built on 200,000 hectares of neglected, low-value agricultural land that could host 2 GW of solar.