MMK Vilusi has applied for environmental screening for a 35 MW solar power project in western Montenegro, with the development planned for the Nikšić municipality. The request is described as an early regulatory step in the project’s permitting process. Montenegro’s Environmental Protection Agency will assess whether further environmental studies are required.
Site footprint and grid connection limit
The proposed Vilusi facility would cover approximately 29 hectares. The project’s maximum output to the electricity network is set at 30 MW. The design includes a difference between installed generation equipment capacity and the stated limit for electricity delivered to the grid.
Planned photovoltaic equipment and installed capacity
The project’s planned equipment comprises 52,104 photovoltaic panels, each rated at 670 W. Combined, the modules would provide approximately 34.9 MW of installed capacity. This figure aligns with the project’s rounded 35 MW rating. The generating equipment would carry a higher nameplate rating than the maximum network output.
Environmental assessment screening and next steps
The Environmental Protection Agency will determine whether the development requires a full environmental impact assessment. The application initiates the screening process and does not constitute approval of an environmental study or authorisation to begin construction. MMK Vilusi is described as a recently established local company that would add the project to Montenegro’s pipeline of utility-scale solar developments. Progress will depend on the screening outcome and any additional documentation or conditions required by authorities.
The next milestone is the agency’s determination of the environmental assessment requirements. That decision will define what work must be completed before the developer can pursue further approvals.
