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The industrial PPA revolution: Will long-term wind and solar contracts become mandatory for Serbia’s exporters by 2030? Read More »

The industrial PPA revolution: Will long-term wind and solar contracts become mandatory for Serbia’s exporters by 2030?

Europe’s industrial landscape is undergoing a fundamental transformation: decarbonisation is no longer a voluntary exercise, and renewable electricity sourcing has become a procurement prerequisite. Serbia, as a major nearshoring destination, must align with this shift. As serbia-business.eu and serbia-energy.eu both highlight, European manufacturers increasingly require their suppliers to prove renewable electricity usage through long-term PPAs (Power Purchase Agreements) or […]

From HUPX to SEEPEX: What power-exchange volatility means for Serbia’s exporters Read More »

From HUPX to SEEPEX: What power-exchange volatility means for Serbia’s exporters

Serbia’s export economy is increasingly shaped by electricity dynamics extending far beyond its borders. Manufacturers competing across Europe do not operate in an isolated energy ecosystem—they are directly exposed to the volatility of neighboring power exchanges such as Hungary’s HUPX, Romania’s OPCOM, Bulgaria’s IBEX, Greece’s ADEX and, of course, Serbia’s SEEPEX. The interplay between these

How SEE electricity spreads shape Serbia’s industrial margins: A 2026–2030 competitiveness map Read More »

How SEE electricity spreads shape Serbia’s industrial margins: A 2026–2030 competitiveness map

Serbia’s industrial competitiveness is increasingly shaped not by domestic conditions alone but by regional electricity spreads across Southeast Europe. The price difference between Hungary’s HUPX, Romania’s OPCOM, Bulgaria’s IBEX, Greece’s ADEX and Serbia’s SEEPEX sets the backdrop against which Serbian exporters operate. These spreads influence cross-border flows, industrial tariffs, PPA affordability and the financial feasibility

Testing, certification and energy-intensive labs: Why Serbia’s industrial future requires a green kilowatt-hour strategy Read More »

Testing, certification and energy-intensive labs: Why Serbia’s industrial future requires a green kilowatt-hour strategy

Testing and certification are the invisible infrastructure of industrial production. Serbia’s rise as a manufacturing and nearshoring destination depends not only on fabrication and assembly, but on its ability to run certified, high-capacity testing labs for machinery, electronics, electrical equipment and industrial modules. These labs are among the most electricity-intensive parts of the industrial value

Serbia’s engineering rise depends on cheap green power: Can the country fuel its simulation labs and prototype facilities sustainably? Read More »

Serbia’s engineering rise depends on cheap green power: Can the country fuel its simulation labs and prototype facilities sustainably?

Serbia’s industrial future increasingly revolves around engineering capability. The country has built a strong foundation in mechatronics, electronics, welding engineering, automation, industrial software and product design. What was once a labour-cost story has evolved into an engineering-powerhouse narrative. Serbian firms now design machinery, fabricate custom modules, develop automation solutions, build prototypes and run advanced engineering

The energy footprint of digital twins: How Serbia’s engineering R&D shift requires more data centres—and more renewable power Read More »

The energy footprint of digital twins: How Serbia’s engineering R&D shift requires more data centres—and more renewable power

Digital twins are redefining industrial engineering. From wind turbines and substations to automotive platforms, manufacturing cells and entire production lines, digital twins enable simulation, optimisation, failure prediction, commissioning and real-time operational management. Serbia has emerged as one of Europe’s most promising locations for digital-twin engineering due to its strong technical universities, automation integrators and highly

Digital Serbia still runs on physical electrons: Why industrial software exports depend on grid stability and energy pricing Read More »

Digital Serbia still runs on physical electrons: Why industrial software exports depend on grid stability and energy pricing

Serbia has spent the last decade building a formidable software-development ecosystem. While the global IT industry is highly mobile and geographically flexible, industrial software—MES systems, SCADA architectures, automation platforms, digital twins, PLC programming, industrial IoT and embedded engineering—depends on a physical foundation that receives far less attention: electricity. Industrial software development may not consume as

Can Serbia become a food-tech equipment hub if electricity keeps rising? A cost-structure analysis of stainless fabrication Read More »

Can Serbia become a food-tech equipment hub if electricity keeps rising? A cost-structure analysis of stainless fabrication

Serbia’s food-tech machinery sector—encompassing stainless-steel processing units, mixing vessels, CIP systems, dairy equipment, heat exchangers, brewery modules, conveyor systems and packaging lines—has grown into one of the most dynamic manufacturing niches in the country. With exports increasing across Germany, Austria, Slovenia, Italy and Scandinavia, Serbia is establishing itself as a competitive supplier of mid-complexity engineering

Industrial refrigeration meets rising MWh prices: The energy paradox of Serbia’s fastest-growing machinery segment Read More »

Industrial refrigeration meets rising MWh prices: The energy paradox of Serbia’s fastest-growing machinery segment

Serbia’s industrial refrigeration and cold-chain machinery sector has expanded rapidly in recent years, becoming one of the most export-ready segments of the country’s manufacturing base. Producers of refrigeration units, heat-exchanger systems, air-handling modules, insulated panels, stainless evaporators, industrial freezers and cold-storage equipment supply markets across Europe. Yet this success masks a structural vulnerability: these products

Wiring harnesses need stable voltage too: How grid quality affects Serbia’s automotive exports Read More »

Wiring harnesses need stable voltage too: How grid quality affects Serbia’s automotive exports

Serbia’s automotive industry has built its reputation on the production of wiring harnesses—one of the most labour-intensive yet technically sensitive components in modern vehicles. Wiring systems form the nervous system of both conventional and electric vehicles. They must meet strict standards for reliability, insulation, resistance, weight and manufacturing traceability. As Serbia deepens its integration into

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