Cass energy Serbia

What percentage of Serbia's electricity comes from coal?

Serbia’s national power utility Electric Power of Serbia (EPS) produces nearly 70 percent of the country’s electricity from coal and nearly 27% percent from hydropower, with approximately 4% coming from private developers in wind and solar energy. Serbia heavily subsidizes coal and electricity prices, inhibiting competition.

What type of energy is used in Serbia?

Energy in Serbia is dominated by fossil fuels, despite the public preference for renewable energy. Serbia's Total Energy Supply is almost 700 PJ, with the energy mix in 2021 comprising coal (45%), oil (24%), gas (15%), and renewables (16%).

How many MW of electricity does Serbia have?

Installed capacity of hydro power is 2,835 MW and as of December 2019 wind power capacity is 500 MW. Serbia also makes use of geothermal and solar energy, currently 27% of Serbia's electricity comes from hydro while 4% comes from other renewables. Additional 600 MW of wind capacity is planned by 2030.

Who produces electricity in Serbia?

The main producer of electricity in Serbia is Elektroprivreda Srbije. The company has an installed capacity of 7,662 MW and generates 38.9 TWh of electricity per year.

What is Serbia's energy supply in 2021?

Serbia's Total Energy Supply is almost 700 PJ, with the energy mix in 2021 comprising coal (45%), oil (24%), gas (15%), and renewables (16%). Bioenergy and hydroelectric power were the leading contributors within the renewable energy category, accounting for 67% and 29% of the renewable supply, respectively.

How many wind power plants does Serbia have?

Through its fully subscribed feed-in tariff program (long-term contracts which provide guaranteed pricing to renewable producers), Serbia has contracted 568 MW of wind power plants and approximately 11 MW of solar plants.