Serbia expands renewable energy capacity with new wind and hydro projects

Serbia has significantly bolstered its renewable energy capacity through the revitalization of the Bajina Bašta hydroelectric plant and the launch of the Čibuk 2 wind farm.

The Bajina Bašta plant, the country’s only reversible hydroelectric facility, has returned to full capacity of 614 megawatts following a 35 million euro revitalization. The facility functions as a ‘golden reserve’ for the power system, using two 307-megawatt units that can act as both turbines and pumps to store energy by moving water between the Perućac lake and the upper accumulation.

Additionally, the Čibuk 2 wind farm has commenced operations near Kovin, creating the largest wind energy complex in the Western Balkans. Together with the existing Čibuk 1 facility, the complex provides a total capacity of 312 megawatts. Developed by Masdar and Taaleri Energia with investments exceeding 500 million euros, the complex is expected to produce enough clean electricity for approximately 178,800 households annually while reducing carbon dioxide emissions by over 311,000 tons.