Montenegro relied on imports for almost 30% of its electricity needs in 2025, with net imports covering almost 30% of total electricity requirements. The figures point to continued exposure to regional wholesale markets alongside a largely renewable domestic generation mix.
Generation, imports and total system requirements
Domestic power plants generated 2,398.6 GWh in 2025, while net imports contributed an additional 1,031.9 GWh. Total system requirements reached 3,430.5 GWh.
Network losses and scale of electricity consumption
Transmission and distribution losses were particularly high at 463.8 GWh. The losses were equivalent to roughly 19% of domestic generation and more than three times total industrial electricity consumption.
Renewables share and generation mix
Renewables dominated domestic production in Montenegro, accounting for 76.2% of electricity generated. Hydropower, wind and solar together made up the majority of output.
Hydropower remained the largest source, producing roughly two and a half times as much electricity as thermal generation.
Final demand structure across sectors
The consumption structure reflects Montenegro’s limited energy-intensive industrial base. Industry represented only around 4.5% of final electricity demand.
Households, businesses and public services accounted for close to 95% of final electricity demand, according to the 2025 breakdown.
Import exposure linked to losses and domestic supply
Reducing network losses and adding domestic generation will be central to limiting Montenegro’s import exposure as electricity demand and regional trading increase.
