Montenegro plans to couple its day-ahead market with Italy, linking it to the single European market. The country earlier considered two options for coupling – with Serbia or with Albania, Kosovo, North Macedonia and Greece.
In its report on activities aimed at connecting the Montenegrin day-ahead electricity market to the single European energy market, the Ministry of Energy and Mining proposed market coupling with Italy. The Government of Montenegro adopted the document. The country launched its day-ahead electricity market on Montenegrin Power Exchange (MEPX or BELEN) in April 2023.
The cabinet said the best solution is to directly connect with the European electricity market through Italy, a European Union member state that has implemented EU legislation.
In line with its obligations towards the Energy Community, the ministry has started activities related to coupling and established a working group.
According to the document, it expects coupling to be finished in early 2026.
