Montenegro already satisfies 45. 5% of its energy needs through renewable energy sources, and has set an ambitious target of 50% by 2030. To achieve this target, accelerating the development of wind and solar energy is essential. 9 % in 2023. Montenegro is taking an important step in advancing its green transition with the launch of the country's Renewable Energy Sources (RES Montenegro) Association, a new platform bringing together existing and potential investors in the renewable energy sector. The association has been set up with the. Total energy supply (TES) includes all the energy produced in or imported to a country, minus that which is exported or stored. Some of these energy sources are used directly while most are transformed into fuels or. The energy sector of Montenegro is small, with only 396,000 customers and overall demand of approximately 3,000 gigawatt hours (GWh) annually. Electricity production in Montenegro for 2024 totaled 3,447 GWh, a 15 percent decrease compared to 2023, largely due to unfavorable hydrological conditions. As countries across Europe work to address the climate and biodiversity crises simultaneously, the question is no longer whether to accelerate renewable energy deployment, but how to do so in a way that protects nature, supports local communities, and remains compatible with other economic.
