The Energy Community has launched a public consultation process for a new round of strategic energy infrastructure projects that may be included in the upcoming list of Projects of Energy Community Interest (PECI). The next official list is expected to be adopted in December 2026, in line with the revised EU TEN-E Regulation, which mandates updates every two years.
Out of 27 submitted proposals, eight electricity-related projects have successfully passed the initial screening phase and are now open for public feedback. Stakeholders are invited to submit their comments between 16 March and 17 April, contributing to a process that will help shape the region’s future energy infrastructure.
A significant share of the shortlisted initiatives focuses on strengthening cross-border transmission infrastructure across southeastern Europe. One of the key projects is a planned 400 kV interconnection linking Gacko in Bosnia and Herzegovina with Brezna in Montenegro, aimed at reducing congestion, increasing network capacity, and supporting the integration of renewable energy sources. Another major initiative is the completion of the Trans-Balkan electricity corridor, which envisions a double 400 kV transmission line connecting Pljevlja, Bajina Bašta, and Višegrad, reinforcing links between Montenegro, Serbia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina while enabling greater electricity trade, including flows toward Italy.
Additional regional projects include a new high-voltage connection between Brezna and Sarajevo, along with the modernization of the existing 220 kV network linking Trebinje, Perućica, Podgorica, and Vau Dejes. These upgrades are expected to enhance transmission efficiency, reduce losses, and facilitate a higher share of renewable energy in the system.
Further east, a proposed 400 kV corridor between Kosovo and North Macedonia aims to strengthen regional connectivity and support increased electricity exchanges across the Western Balkans. At the same time, Albania and Kosovo are planning to expand their shared transmission network through new substations and a reinforced interconnection between the Fier and Prizren areas, enabling the integration of more than 1 GW of planned wind capacity.
The list also features a large-scale energy storage project in Albania. The proposed expansion of the Moglice hydropower system includes a pump-storage facility with up to 1,620 MW of installed capacity and approximately 30 GWh of storage, providing essential flexibility for balancing intermittent renewable generation.
Finally, the consultation includes a project aimed at improving interconnection between Moldova and Ukraine through a new 330 kV transmission line between Balti and the Dnestrovsk hydropower plant. This development is expected to increase cross-border capacity, strengthen security of supply, and support the evolution of regional electricity markets.
Overall, the proposed projects reflect a broader effort to modernize energy infrastructure, accelerate renewable integration, and enhance cooperation across interconnected electricity systems in southeastern and eastern Europe.
