Croatian engineering companies Dalekovod and Končar have secured new contracts worth a combined €53.8 million for the development of a major wind energy project in North Macedonia, strengthening their role in regional energy infrastructure expansion.
The contracts are linked to a large wind power development being delivered by a company owned by UAE-based investor Alcazar Energy. They cover both the construction of the wind farm itself and the associated transmission infrastructure required to connect the facility to North Macedonia’s national electricity grid.
The larger of the two contracts, valued at €31.3 million, relates to the construction of the wind power plant. The remaining €22.5 million is allocated to grid connection works, including the development of a new 400/35 kV substation (Baltalija) and a double-circuit 400 kV transmission line designed to ensure reliable evacuation of generated electricity.
The project is expected to have an installed capacity of approximately 337.5 MW, making it one of the largest wind energy developments in North Macedonia to date. It is widely associated with the planned Štip wind farm project, a flagship renewable investment that forms part of the country’s broader push to expand non-hydro renewable generation.
The involvement of Dalekovod and Končar also highlights the growing presence of Croatian engineering firms in Southeast Europe’s energy transition. Both companies have previously participated in transmission and infrastructure projects in North Macedonia, and this latest contract further consolidates their position in the regional market for high-voltage grid and renewable integration projects.
The development reflects a broader trend across the Western Balkans, where large-scale wind and solar projects are increasingly paired with significant investment in transmission infrastructure to support grid stability and enable higher shares of renewable energy in the system.
