Montenegro has issued a construction permit for the 88 MW Korita wind farm near Bijelo Polje, moving the project towards implementation. The authorisation was granted following completion of planning and environmental approval procedures. The permit was issued to local developer Vjetropark Korita by the Ministry of Spatial Planning, Urbanism and State Property.
Construction scope and turbine specifications
The approved first stage of construction covers 11 wind turbines, along with associated roads and power and telecommunications infrastructure. The scope also includes a 35/400 kV substation. Turbines are planned with a hub height of 110 metres and a rotor diameter of 171 metres.
The design also specifies blades approximately 83.9 metres long for each turbine. The permit’s technical package therefore links generation equipment with grid interface infrastructure and supporting site works.
Grid connection agreement with CGES
The project has also progressed on grid connection arrangements ahead of construction. In June 2026, Vjetropark Korita signed an agreement with transmission system operator CGES. Under the deal, CGES is responsible for building the infrastructure required to connect the wind farm to Montenegro’s high-voltage electricity network.
The connection arrangements are described as necessary because wind projects must secure dependable access to transmission capacity before electricity sales and long-term commercial arrangements can be finalised.
Environmental approvals and revised capacity
Korita was initially developed with a planned capacity of 72.6 MW, with environmental approval granted in December 2025. That earlier configuration included a proposed 400 kV transmission line between the project substation and the Ribarevine switching station.
After the planned capacity increased to 88 MW, Montenegro’s Environmental Protection Agency reviewed the changes. In October 2026, it confirmed that the existing environmental approval could remain valid.
Implementation deadlines and remaining development steps
The construction permit sets implementation deadlines for the developer. Work must begin within two years, otherwise the permit will expire, while completion of the approved construction activities is required within five years.
The combination of environmental clearance, construction authorisation and a grid connection agreement addresses major regulatory requirements for moving into construction. Transitioning to execution still depends on project financing, equipment procurement, contractor mobilisation, and delivery of associated transmission infrastructure.
The project’s next commercial milestone is expected to involve converting permits and connection arrangements into funded construction and a defined commissioning programme.
