Serbia s 40kWh Solar Containerized Photovoltaic Tender

Is Serbia ready to scale up wind & solar energy?

“Following the success of last year’s auction, this second step towards fulfilling the 1,300 MW three-year plan announced by Serbia is an important signal to investors and all market participants about the country’s commitment to scaling up wind and solar energy,” said Matteo Colangeli, the EBRD’s regional director for the Western Balkans.

What is the quota of wind power in Serbia?

At the first auctions, the wind quota was 400 MW while the one for photovoltaic projects amounted to 50 MW. There are seven applications in the wind power segment and 33 for solar power, At the first auctions there were nine and seven, respectively. Serbia changed both the price ceiling and the criterion for evaluating the bids.

How much does electricity cost in Serbia?

Serbia changed both the price ceiling and the criterion for evaluating the bids. The maximum acceptable bid for wind farms is EUR 79 per MWh, compared to 105 per MWh last time. The ceiling for electricity from photovoltaic plants is EUR 72 per MWh, while it was EUR 90 per MWh last time.

How many applications were submitted for market premiums in Serbia?

Forty applications were submitted for market premiums within the procedure for the second round of renewable electricity auctions in Serbia, Balkan Green Energy News learns. The call for wind and solar power projects was launched in late November and the deadline for applications expired on February 5.