A new utility-scale solar project is moving forward in western Montenegro, as the Environmental Protection Agency has initiated the environmental approval process for a development proposed by Qair Montenegro, a subsidiary of France-based Qair International. This project marks a significant step in the region’s renewable energy landscape.
The proposed solar power plant will have an installed capacity of 60 MW and is set to be located in the village of Petrovići within the municipality of Nikšić. Documentation from the agency indicates that the facility will cover approximately 51 hectares and will feature 85,650 high-efficiency photovoltaic modules, each with a capacity of 720 W. The panels are sourced from Trina Solar, known for their suitability for large-scale installations.
This initiative adds to Qair Montenegro’s expanding project portfolio in Nikšić. In December, the Government of Montenegro approved draft urban and technical conditions for another 60 MW solar installation named Jabuka, which is also planned for land in a village bearing the same name.
Currently, Qair’s most advanced project in Montenegro is the Rudine solar power plant, which has a capacity of 50 MW and is also situated near Nikšić. This facility received its environmental permit in early 2025 and has secured a grid connection agreement with CGES, the transmission system operator. The Rudine plant is anticipated to commence commercial operations by late 2028, contributing to Montenegro’s objectives for enhancing renewable electricity generation.
