Montenegro''s solar transformation: rooftop energy for all
Rooftop systems installed by the banks, schools, and companies such as Erste Bank in Podgorica are already generating around 85,000 kWh per year, avoiding the emission
In recent years, Montenegro, a small country on the Adriatic coast, has become an unexpected leader in rooftop solar energy. With more than 2,000 hours of sunshine per year, the country's natural potential has always been evident, but innovative policy design has truly driven adoption.
Montenegro's nationwide rollout of rooftop photovoltaics, with thousands of prosumers integrated into the grid, illustrates precisely the kind of transformation envisaged in RED III. By early 2025, the rooftop capacity had approached 70 MW, with projections pointing to 100 MW by the end of the year.
In effect, Montenegro has ensured that the benefits of solar power – lower energy costs, protection from market volatility, and environmental gains – are available to those who need them most, but not only to affluent early adopters.
By early 2025, the rooftop capacity had approached 70 MW, with projections pointing to 100 MW by the end of the year. Beyond individual rooftops, plans are in place for larger utility-scale solar farms and installations on industrial facilities, which will complement the distributed generation base .
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