Belgrade s energy storage subsidy policy

What are energy storage policies?

These policies are mostly concentrated around battery storage system, which is considered to be the fastest growing energy storage technology due to its efficiency, flexibility and rapidly decreasing cost. ESS policies are primarily found in regions with highly developed economies, that have advanced knowledge and expertise in the sector.

What is Serbia's energy investment plan?

The Ministry of Mining and Energy has announced a €15 billion investment plan for the electricity sector in next several years, expecting to reach more than 3 GW of renewable energy production plants. The main players and investors in the Serbian Energy Sector are:

What is the impact of energy storage system policy?

Impact of energy storage system policy ESS policies are the reason storage technologies are developing and being utilised at a very high rate. Storage technologies are now moving in parallel with renewable energy technology in terms of development as they support each other.

Will Serbia develop a 1 GW solar power plant?

As a first step, in August 2023, the Serbian Government published a public call for a strategic partner to develop a 1 gigawatt (GW) solar PV power plant, together with a minimum of 200 MW of storage. The government also announced that it will publish a similar call for the development of a 1 GW wind power plant by the end of this year.

How do ESS policies promote energy storage?

ESS policies mostly promote energy storage by providing incentives, soft loans, targets and a level playing field. Nevertheless, a relatively small number of countries around the world have implemented the ESS policies.

Can Serbia transition from coal to cleaner energy sources?

Mihajlovic said that the transition from coal to cleaner energy sources cannot happen quickly as Serbia produces two thirds of electricity in its ageing thermal power plants. "By 2040 or 2050 we should have zero lignite (consumption) ... while building new (production) capacities at the same time," she said.