IPA

Weak hydro production is increasing Montenegro’s import risks and the value of a diversified energy portfolio. Electricity exports to Italy were around 80% higher in Q3 2026 than a year earlier, according to Energy Community monitoring.

Wind projects in Serbia, Albania and Bosnia and Herzegovina are advancing as wind gains commercial importance alongside solar. Their broader production profile can supply electricity beyond midday hours, while output volatility presents balancing and forecasting challenges.

Rising curtailment and falling solar capture prices in Greece are increasing the importance of storage and shaped power contracts for financing new photovoltaic projects across Southeast Europe.