The development of the Bitovnja wind farm near Konjic has advanced to a new stage with the launch of a call for expressions of interest and prequalification for consultancy services. This marks another important step in preparing for the start of construction.
The project is financed by the German Development Bank (KfW) under the Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) program. Interested parties have until 12 November to submit their bids. The consultancy services will include a wide range of activities such as design support, project management, preparation and execution of tenders, risk management, and construction supervision through to commissioning.
The planned wind farm will consist of up to 15 turbines with a total installed capacity of around 90 MW. It will be located in the municipality of Konjic, at elevations between 1,530 and 1,700 meters. The project will also include supporting infrastructure such as transmission lines, a substation, and access roads.
In June 2025, the Federal Ministry of Environment and Tourism determined that no additional environmental impact study was necessary, provided that protective measures are implemented. The project was classified as low risk in environmental terms.
The initiative is led by the state-owned power utility EPBiH, which intensified its preparations earlier this year. The total investment is estimated at approximately 100 million euros. An initial environmental impact assessment was conducted by the local consultancy CETEOR in December 2024, and during the public consultation phase in early 2025, the project received mostly positive feedback from experts and the local community.
With an expected annual electricity generation of at least 110 GWh, the Bitovnja wind farm will play an important role in diversifying EPBiH’s energy portfolio and increasing the share of renewable energy in Bosnia and Herzegovina’s power mix. The project is also expected to strengthen the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s energy balance and contribute to national goals for carbon reduction and the broader energy transition.
