Construction of a planned 100 MW solar power plant near Sokolac in Bosnia and Herzegovina is expected to begin in August, following earlier delays tied to permitting and administrative procedures, according to local officials and the project developer. EnerState said the project is in its final preparation stage, with regulatory steps still progressing.
Municipal obligations completed; entity-level permits pending
Sokolac Mayor Strahinja Bašević confirmed that the municipality has fulfilled obligations within its competence, including signing a construction rights agreement. Remaining actions are focused on approvals and permits at the entity level, which are still pending. The developer indicated that a construction permit has already been issued, but additional documentation for several land parcels within the project area is being completed.
Developer, investment estimate and grid connection talks
The project is being developed by EnerState, a company linked to Germany’s Profine Group. When first announced in 2024, total investment was estimated at around €120 million. EnerState also stated that discussions with Elektroprijenos BiH on grid connection costs are progressing in line with expectations.
Financing preparations and planned groundworks timeline
On financing, preparations are ongoing and must be finalised before a contractor can be selected. The tender process for construction will begin only after the financing structure is closed. Groundworks are expected to start once both regulatory and financial conditions are fully met.
Location and technology considerations for the Glasinac plateau site
The solar plant will be located on the Glasinac plateau near Sokolac, with an installed capacity of approximately 100 MW. Earlier designs also considered tracking technology, enabling solar panels to follow the sun throughout the day to improve generation efficiency. The project’s preparation work includes completing documentation for multiple land parcels inside the project area.
