Fortis Energy has advanced a 300-MW portfolio of Serbian solar assets to ready-to-build status, enabling the projects to proceed to equipment procurement and construction. The company said the move covers two separate developments totalling 300 MW.
Nocaj and Green projects reach ready-to-build status
The portfolio includes the 270-MW Nocaj solar plant, which will incorporate a 72-MWh battery energy-storage system. It also includes the 30-MW Green project. Fortis said both developments have the required permits, land rights and grid-connection agreements.
Permits, grid access and commissioning timelines
Fortis stated that the smaller Green plant is targeted for commissioning in the fourth quarter of 2027. The Nocaj project is scheduled for commissioning in the second quarter of 2028. The company did not provide additional milestone dates beyond those commissioning windows.
Battery storage and expected generation profile
Fortis said the battery at Nocaj will enable part of the solar output to be stored during periods of high daytime generation and discharged later. The company linked this capability to greater exposure-management flexibility in a market where larger solar volumes affect Serbian intraday and day-ahead price profiles. Combined annual electricity generation from the two projects is forecast at more than 368 GWh.
Role in Fortis Energy’s wider Serbian renewables pipeline
The two developments are part of Fortis Energy’s wider Serbian pipeline, which comprises five solar plants and four wind projects. Fortis did not specify how the additional pipeline assets relate to the timing of equipment procurement or construction for Nocaj and Green.
