As Serbia accelerates the growth of its renewable-energy sector, an uncomfortable truth is becoming visible: wind and solar alone cannot deliver a stable, reliable and flexible power system. The grid absorbs what it can, but its structural limitations are becoming clearer with each new project. Transmission corridors in Banat saturate during peak winds. Distribution networks […]
In Serbia’s expanding renewable-energy sector, the relationship between engineering and finance is becoming clearer than ever. The two were once treated as separate worlds—the engineers focused on foundations, cables, substations and turbines, while financiers focused on debt structures, IRR curves, PPA prices and repayment schedules. But the maturing market has erased this separation. In a
PPA revolution: How corporate PPAs will reshape Serbia’s industrial competitiveness Read More »
For decades, Serbian industry operated in an electricity environment defined by state utilities, regulated tariffs and predictable—if sometimes volatile—market conditions. Manufacturers, logistics companies, metal processors, chemical plants, IT parks and agribusiness operators all relied on a stable supply of relatively affordable power. The structure was simple: EPS generated the energy, EMS moved it across the
The story of Serbia’s renewable-energy sector is no longer defined by a handful of early movers or public-sector initiatives. A deeper shift is underway—one driven by private investors, infrastructure funds, energy utilities, independent power producers and strategic operators who now determine the pace and shape of Serbia’s transition. As the country accelerates its renewable build-out,
Wind vs. solar: Serbia’s new competition for land, grid and investors Read More »
Serbia’s renewable-energy landscape was once simple. Wind dominated early development, driven by strong resource potential in Banat and a supportive feed-in tariff that attracted pioneers into the sector. Solar lagged behind for years, held back by policy uncertainty, licensing complexity and a perception that Serbia’s continental climate could not match the economics seen in southern
As Serbia’s renewable-energy market expands, a new dynamic has begun to define the sector: the interaction between international developers and Serbian contractors. This relationship sits at the heart of Serbia’s ability to scale wind and solar capacity efficiently, safely and in line with the expectations of global investors. International developers bring capital, technology, procurement networks
A decade ago, renewable-energy development in Serbia revolved around a narrow set of priorities: land, permits, grid connection, financing and construction. Compliance was treated as a supporting activity, something that happened in the background, handled by consultants, folded into environmental paperwork and reviewed occasionally by lenders. Today, compliance is no longer an auxiliary function. It
The renewable-energy shift in Serbia has brought a quiet but profound transformation inside the country’s financial sector. Only a decade ago, local banks viewed renewable projects with a blend of curiosity and caution. The technology felt unfamiliar, the regulatory landscape was unstable, and long-term revenue structures were difficult to predict. Today the situation has reversed.
For many years, renewable energy in Serbia was framed primarily as a technical and financial endeavour. Developers focused on permits, engineering, EPC contracts, grid connection and financing. What happened outside this core—community engagement, biodiversity protection, transparency, environmental governance—was often treated as secondary. But the landscape has shifted decisively. ESG is no longer an optional layer
From EPC to reality: How construction risk defines renewable project success in Serbia Read More »
Renewable energy development often attracts attention during two moments: when a project is announced and when it is commissioned. What happens in between—the long, technically demanding, financially sensitive, risk-filled construction phase—rarely receives the same visibility. Yet in Serbia, as in every emerging renewable market, construction risk is the decisive force that turns a project into
