Zijad Bajramović, President of the Bosnia and Herzegovina Committee of the International Council on Large Electric Systems (CIGRE), said that more than 700 million euros must be invested in the country’s electricity distribution networks by 2030. He noted that the rapid growth of renewable energy is already causing congestion in transmission and distribution systems, a […]
Electricity distribution system operators in the Republic of Srpska are pushing for an increase in distribution fees from 40.58% to 46.01%, citing higher costs for covering network losses. The move follows a decision by state-owned utility ERS to raise the price of electricity used for these losses from €55.7 to €77.7 per MWh, a 40%
Trebinje 1 solar power plant, a joint venture between Bosnian state-owned power utility ERS and Hungarian investors, is facing severe financial difficulties that threaten its future. Initially promoted as the largest solar facility in the Balkans and expected to begin operating in mid-2023, the project is far from completion. The company SE Trebinje 1, which
State-owned power utility EPBiH has opened a tender for the preparation of the main design for the Janjići hydropower plant on the Bosna River. The estimated contract value is around 800,000 euros, with the lowest bid set as the main selection criterion. Bids must be submitted by 16 October. The project has faced ongoing legal
The Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FBiH) is preparing to launch its first public call for a solar feed-in tariff (FIT) auction. The process will be carried out through an electronic auction platform, in line with recently adopted regulations presented by the Operator for Renewable Energy Sources and Efficient Cogeneration (OIEiEK). The platform is currently
State-owned power utility EPBiH has introduced a new household electricity billing system, following a decision by the Energy Regulatory Commission of the Federation of BiH (FERK). The change took effect on 1 September 2025 and charges consumers according to three block tariffs. Under the new structure, the green tariff applies to monthly consumption of up
Bosnia and Herzegovina sees mixed energy output trends in June 2025 Read More »
According to the Agency for Statistics of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), gross electricity production in June 2025 totaled 1,000 GWh, compared to 1,028 GWh in the same month last year. Hydropower plants accounted for 26.4 percent of total gross production, thermal power plants for 63.5 percent, and solar and wind power plants for 10.1 percent.
The gasification of the eastern part of the Republic of Srpska (RS) is progressing according to plan. The main pipeline along the Šekovići–Vlasenica–Milići route, with a branch from Vlasenica through Igrišta to Han Pijesak, could be completed within 14 months if there are no unforeseen delays. Sarajevo-Gas Istočno Sarajevo reported that recent decisions by the
Bosnia and Herzegovina moves toward establishing first electricity exchange Read More »
Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) remains the only country in Europe without an electricity exchange. At the end of July, the Council of Ministers approved a draft law on the regulator, transmission, and electricity market that aligns with EU requirements and would create a unified framework for such an exchange. The proposal has not yet reached
The Government of the Republic of Srpska (RS) plans to offer 124 million euros to purchase Rashid Serdarov’s company, Comsar Energy RS. Energy and Mining Minister Petar Djokic said the cabinet had reviewed information from state energy firm Gas Res and authorized it to continue negotiations with the Russian company. An internationally certified auditor valued
