Serbia has adopted the Integrated National Climate and Energy Plan (INEKP), aiming to develop 3.5 GW of new wind and solar power by 2030. The plan sets a target for renewable energy sources (RES) to exceed 45% of the country’s gross electricity consumption, making them the main domestic energy source. Currently, around 800 MW of RES capacity is operational.
Danijela Isailović, manager of the Association of Renewable Energy Serbia, notes that project implementation remains slow despite the presence of investors and approved projects. Of the 2023 auctions, only one wind farm has been fully completed, while other projects are either under construction or have not yet started. The timing for the third round of auctions is still unclear.
Building large RES projects is complex, requiring multiple permits, significant financial investment, and access to contractors and equipment. Isailović points out that optimism about meeting the 2030 goals has moderated due to rule changes and recent amendments to regulations on accession studies, which have delayed major projects.
INEKP projects that the share of RES in gross final energy consumption could reach 33.6%, which is important for enhancing energy security and reducing Serbia’s dependence on lignite. Achieving these goals would also significantly cut greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.
In September, the RES SERBIA 2025 conference will take place in Vrdnik to review auction results, discuss regional developments, and address challenges in the green energy sector. The conference aims to identify solutions to accelerate Serbia’s energy transition through analysis and dialogue.
