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Montenegro launches MEGA study to accelerate renewable energy transition

Montenegro has announced the launch of the Montenegro Energy Growth and Acceleration (MEGA) national study, aimed at fast-tracking its shift to renewable energy and decarbonizing the energy sector. This initiative seeks to identify locations with substantial energy potential that also present minimal ecological and social conflicts for the development of solar and wind power plants.

Conducted by The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and Eco-team in partnership with the Montenegrin Ministry of Energy, the MEGA study will leverage TNC’s internationally recognized smart siting methodology. This approach helps pinpoint suitable areas for solar and wind installations that minimize conflicts with significant natural, cultural, and socio-economic values.

The project builds on a successful pilot study in Nikšić, which demonstrated sufficient renewable energy capacity to power 200,000 households with minimal environmental and community impact. The MEGA study was officially launched during the inaugural meeting of the Advisory Committee, supported by Montenegro’s Investment Agency and Ministry of Energy. This committee comprises representatives from key national, regional, and international bodies involved in energy, spatial planning, environmental protection, and finance, ensuring that the project’s findings will be integrated into national policies.

As a recognized biodiversity hotspot, Montenegro aims to achieve a 50% share of renewable energy in its gross energy consumption by 2030. The MEGA study will enable the designation of Renewable Acceleration Areas in line with the new EU Renewable Energy Directive, which will be applicable to Montenegro following its transposition by the Energy Community, of which Montenegro is a member. This initiative marks a significant step towards enhancing the country’s solar and wind energy capacity while preserving its natural and social values.

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