Montenegro expects a significant jump in electricity production next year, with total output projected to reach 3,798 GWh in 2026—an increase of nearly 58 percent compared to the estimated results for 2025. This expansion is driven by the return of the Pljevlja thermal power plant to full operation following its environmental refurbishment, the steady growth of solar generation, and the planned commissioning of the Gvozd wind farm.
According to the country’s 2026 Energy Balance, Montenegro is expected to shift from an electricity deficit to a surplus, with roughly 398 GWh available for export or reserve. In addition to the 54 MW Gvozd wind farm, state-owned power utility EPCG plans to gradually bring online several commercial solar plants with a combined capacity of around 84 MW by the end of next year.
The Government also highlighted progress on the Solari 5000+ rooftop program, which, together with earlier Solari 3000+ and Solari 500+ initiatives, should lift household and small-business solar installations to approximately 105 MW by the end of 2026. Further private-sector investments in commercial solar projects—some already in testing—could add an additional 25 MW of capacity.
If all planned solar developments advance on schedule, Montenegro’s total installed solar capacity could reach around 215 MW by late 2026. With these additions, the country’s overall installed generating capacity across all technologies is set to rise to roughly 1,320 MW. The Government emphasized that ensuring adequate supplies of all energy sources will be crucial for maintaining economic and social stability in 2026 and called on all institutions and companies to fully implement the measures outlined in the new energy balance.
