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In 2026, Serbia will receive 237 MW of solar power plants and wind farms - Higher electricity production Planned, lower oil and gas imports

Source: eKapija

Tuesday, 24.03.2026.

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The Government of Serbia determined the Energy Balance for 2026, which, among other things, defined plans for the development of electricity production from renewable sources. According to this document, in the coming year, the installation of 180 MW of new wind power plants and 56.7 MW of new solar power plants is expected, which amounts to almost 237 MW of new capacities.

According to the document, in 2026, a 5% increase in electricity production is planned, to a total of 39,299 GWh, with a simultaneous reduction in electricity imports by 14% and a slight growth in exports.

Thermal power plants are still carrying the system, but RES are gaining strength

The largest part of electricity will still be produced in thermal power plants, 62.35% of the total production, while hydropower plants will participate with 25%. Production from wind and solar continues to grow.

The total production of primary energy from renewable sources will reach 2,779 Mtoe, which is 7% more than in 2025, and their share in domestic energy production will rise to 28%.

Lower gas consumption and imports

The planned total consumption of natural gas in 2026 amounts to 3,015 billion m³, which is 6% less than in 2025.

Domestic production will cover about 9% of needs, while 91% will be provided from imports, primarily via the "Balkan stream", Hungary and the new interconnector with Bulgaria.

Coal is still key to electricity

In 2026, the production of around 34.2 million tons of coal is planned, whereby as much as 96% of the available quantities will be used for electricity production. Lignite remains dominant, with a participation of 98.4% in the total domestic coal production.

Greater domestic oil refining, lower import of derivatives

The domestic production of oil derivatives in 2026 is planned at 4.15 million tons, which is 23% more than in 2025, while the import of derivatives will be reduced by 14%.

Crude oil supply will rely more heavily on imports, following a decline in domestic production.

Electricity consumption is slightly increasing

The final consumption of electricity in 2026 will amount to 29,972 GWh, which is 1% more than in 2025. Households remain the biggest consumers with 44.6%, followed by industry with 33.5%, while public and commercial activities are expected to consume 19.3%.

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