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Bosnia and Herzegovina: New concession signed for Trebinje 3 solar power plant Read More »

Bosnia and Herzegovina: New concession signed for Trebinje 3 solar power plant

The Republic of Srpska (RS) has taken another step toward expanding its renewable energy portfolio. Minister of Energy and Mining Petar Đokić and Luka Petrović, General Director of the state-owned power utility Elektroprivreda Republike Srpske (ERS), have signed a concession agreement for the construction and operation of the Trebinje 3 solar power plant. The planned […]

Bosnia and Herzegovina reports decline in electricity production for February 2025 Read More »

Bosnia and Herzegovina reports decline in electricity production for February 2025

According to the Agency for Statistics of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), the country produced 1,258 GWh of gross electricity in February 2025, down from 1,384 GWh in the same month of 2024. Hydropower accounted for 29% of the total, while thermal power plants dominated with 66.2%. Wind and solar sources made up the remaining 4.6%.

Electricity and energy production in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina – March 2025 overview Read More »

Electricity and energy production in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina – March 2025 overview

In March 2025, gross electricity production in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FBiH) reached 724 GWh, marking a 2.4% increase compared to the same month in 2024, when it totaled 707 GWh. Hydropower plants contributed 45.7% to the total gross electricity production, followed by thermal power plants with 44.5%, and wind farms with a

Bosnia and Herzegovina: RS halts environmental permit for Bukova Kosa coal project amid legal challenge Read More »

Bosnia and Herzegovina: RS halts environmental permit for Bukova Kosa coal project amid legal challenge

The Ministry of Spatial Planning, Construction and Ecology of the Republic of Srpska (RS) has suspended the process of issuing an environmental permit for coal exploitation at the Bukova Kosa deposit near Prijedor. This follows a lawsuit filed by the Center for Environment, which challenged the Ministry’s earlier decision to exempt the project from requiring

Bosnia and Herzegovina: Electricity imports surge by 600% amid energy sector struggles Read More »

Bosnia and Herzegovina: Electricity imports surge by 600% amid energy sector struggles

Electricity imports in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) have surged by nearly 600% year-on-year, with the value rising from 17.2 million euros in the first quarter of 2023 to 120 million euros this year. Once a major electricity exporter, BiH has now become a significant importer, with import values surpassing export revenues during the same period.

Bosnia and Herzegovina: Three hydropower plants on Bistrica river set for completion by end of 2026 Read More »

Bosnia and Herzegovina: Three hydropower plants on Bistrica river set for completion by end of 2026

Three hydropower plants on the Bistrica river near Foča are expected to be completed by the end of 2026, according to Petar Đokić, Minister of Energy and Mining of the Republic of Srpska, one of the two entities of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Chinese company AVIC is responsible for the construction of the plants, which

Bosnia and Herzegovina: Entities reach agreement on new electricity market law Read More »

Bosnia and Herzegovina: Entities reach agreement on new electricity market law

The entities of Bosnia and Herzegovina have agreed on the text of a new law that will regulate the country’s electricity market. Along with legislation concerning the electricity regulator and transmission system, the new law lays the groundwork for establishing a Bosnian power exchange, which will be based in Mostar. This development marks a major

Bosnia and Herzegovina: HPP Visegrad sees surge in electricity production in March 2025 Read More »

Bosnia and Herzegovina: HPP Visegrad sees surge in electricity production in March 2025

Hidroelektrane na Drini, a subsidiary of power utility ERS and operator of the Visegrad Hydropower Plant (HPP), reported a significant increase in electricity production for March 2025. The plant generated 120.21 GWh of electricity during the month, nearly doubling its February output of 63.97 GWh. Compared to March 2024, when production reached 103.63 GWh, this

Bosnia and Herzegovina prepares for rising energy demand with major renewable expansion Read More »

Bosnia and Herzegovina prepares for rising energy demand with major renewable expansion

A moderate increase in energy demand is expected in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) over the coming years. In response, the power utility company EP HZHB is looking to hire a contractor to conduct a study on how to integrate new electricity generation facilities into its overall production management system. According to the technical documentation, BiH’s

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