In a significant move to bolster the electricity distribution infrastructure, Montenegro’s utility provider, CEDIS, has committed over €35 million towards upgrading its network in the past year. This investment marks a notable increase of approximately €8 million compared to 2024, illustrating the company’s dedication to improving the reliability and quality of electricity supply across the region.
A substantial portion of this funding has been directed towards enhancing the secondary distribution network, which includes 10 kV and 0.4 kV lines. Nearly €12 million has been allocated specifically for upgrades in this vital area, with over €7 million focused on expanding capacity, replacing outdated systems, and installing new equipment necessary for modern operations.
Despite facing adverse weather conditions at the beginning of the year, CEDIS successfully executed numerous projects. This included the installation of approximately 11,000 new utility poles and 541 kilometers of self-supporting bundled cable, which are crucial for modernizing significant segments of the distribution network. Additionally, close to €4 million was spent on emergency maintenance and addressing customer requests, with maintenance goals being achieved or surpassed across all seven regional units.
<pCEDIS has indicated a strategic shift in its financial approach; investments aimed at upgrades now take precedence over traditional maintenance expenditures. Emergency interventions have decreased as a proportion of total spending compared to previous years. The company attributes this change to enhanced strategic planning and improved project management practices, which are key to delivering higher service standards and ensuring more dependable electricity supply—an essential objective for CEDIS moving forward.
