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Can Montenegro reduce energy demand?

Montenegro has great potential for reducing demand through more efficient energy use. According to IEA statistics, Montenegro’s energy intensity has been falling slightly in recent years but is still more than twice that of the EU-28. Inefficient practices such as using electrical heaters for heating are widespread.

Why did Montenegro not issue energy permits?

Montenegro's Ministry of Economy did not plan to issue energy permits in its Energy Licensing Plan for 2019 because the country is already close to reaching its national target of 33 percent of produced energy coming from renewable energy sources (RES) in final energy consumption. The passage does not provide information on why Montenegro did not issue permits for other reasons.

How many consecutive days has Montenegro produced electricity exclusively from renewable sources?

You have recently shared the information that Montenegro has for the first time ever produced electricity for 10 consecutive days exclusively from renewable energy sources. How was that achieved?

Where is electricity produced in Montenegro?

The majority of electricity in Montenegro is primarily produced at the Pljevlja coal-fired Thermal Power Plant, the Perucica, and the Piva Hydro Plants. The Montenegrin state-owned Electrical Power Company’s (EPCG) core activity is electricity generation, transmission, distribution, and supply.

How much electricity does Montenegro need?

With around 621 000 inhabitants, Montenegro’s electricity needs are mainly met by the 225 MW lignite power plant at Pljevlja and the 307 MW Perućica and 342 MW Piva hydropower plants, all run by state-owned utility Elektroprivreda Crne Gore (EPCG).

Is Montenegro too dependent on hydropower?

Although Albania is more commonly cited as being overly dependent on hydropower, Montenegro also faces this problem to a large extent. As in other Balkan countries, the construction of small hydropower plants has caused widespread public outcry, but in 2020 they generated just 3 per cent of Montenegro’s electricity.