The Korita wind power project, located in the municipality of Bijelo Polje, has received a significant boost as the Environmental Protection Agency granted environmental approval. This decision follows the successful completion of an environmental assessment process, paving the way for a wind farm with a total installed capacity of 72.6 MW in the village of Korita.
The comprehensive environmental impact study conducted for the project adhered to all legal requirements and proposed measures designed to prevent, mitigate, or eliminate potential adverse effects on the local environment. The investor is obligated to strictly follow these prescribed measures throughout the construction and operational phases, as well as during any incidents that may occur. Continuous environmental monitoring will be a critical component of this undertaking.
The planned wind farm will consist of 11 turbines strategically placed across various sites, primarily at altitudes exceeding 1,500 meters to capitalize on optimal wind conditions. The construction will cover approximately 162 hectares, while the actual footprint of the turbines will occupy around 3.3 hectares once they are operational.
Additionally, the project includes the development of a new 400 kV transmission line that will connect the forthcoming Korita substation to the existing Ribarevine switching station over a distance of approximately 27.8 kilometers. Furthermore, plans are in place for a solar power plant at the Korita site, which has already received prior environmental approval and will feature a transformer station that will cater to both the wind farm and the new transmission line connection.
