Montenegro relied on imports for almost 30% of its electricity needs in 2025. The country covered almost 30% of its electricity requirements through net imports, indicating ongoing exposure to regional wholesale markets. Domestic generation remained largely renewable during the same period.
Generation mix and overall system requirements
Domestic power plants produced 2,398.6 GWh of electricity in 2025. Net imports contributed an additional 1,031.9 GWh, bringing total system requirements to 3,430.5 GWh. The figures show that imported volumes played a significant role alongside domestic output.
Transmission and distribution losses
Transmission and distribution losses reached 463.8 GWh. Losses were equivalent to roughly 19% of domestic generation. They were also more than three times total industrial electricity consumption.
Renewables share and consumption profile
Renewables dominated domestic production, accounting for 76.2% of electricity generated in Montenegro. Hydropower, wind and solar were the main components of this generation mix. Hydropower produced roughly two and a half times as much electricity as thermal generation.
The consumption structure reflected a limited energy-intensive industrial base. Industry accounted for around 4.5% of final electricity demand, while households, businesses and public services made up close to 95%. This distribution shaped how electricity demand was spread across sectors.
Import exposure linked to losses and domestic supply
Reducing network losses and adding domestic generation were highlighted as key factors for limiting import exposure. As electricity demand increases and regional trading expands, the balance between domestic output and net imports becomes more relevant to market participation.
