Serbia Adopts Integrated Energy and Climate Plan Targeting 45% Renewable Electricity by 2030

Serbia’s Minister of Mining and Energy, Dubravka Djedovic Handanovic, announced on Thursday that the government has adopted an integrated energy and climate plan. Under this plan, 45% of the country's electricity will come from renewable energy sources by 2030.

Djedovic Handanovic stated that the plan initiates a new phase in the development of the national energy sector, aiming to enhance power supply security, increase the share of clean energy sources, and improve environmental protection.

"By adopting the integrated plan, Serbia has obtained a strategic document that complies with the European vision for decarbonizing the energy sector and serves as a roadmap for Serbia's energy transition. The plan is adapted to our energy sector’s characteristics and ensures that our citizens and businesses can rely on secure supplies at all times," Djedovic Handanovic said.

The plan emphasizes investments in renewables, with around 3.5 GW of new solar and wind power plants to be operational by 2030. This means nearly half of Serbia's generated power will come from clean sources.

Additional measures include intensive investments to boost energy efficiency across all sectors, increased use of renewables for heating and cooling, and the gradual electrification of transport, according to a statement from the Ministry of Mining and Energy.

Source: Tanjug