Montenegro’s Environmental Protection Agency has approved the environmental impact assessment (EIA) for the Kapino Polje B1 solar power plant, a project developed by state-owned utility EPCG.
The planned facility will have an installed capacity of 11.43 MW and will be located in the Nikšić area, on a site designated for solar energy development. The Agency confirmed that the environmental study complies with national regulations and includes required mitigation measures to manage potential impacts during both construction and operational phases.
Kapino Polje B1 is part of a wider Kapino Polje solar complex, which also includes planned projects B2, L1, and L2. Together, these developments represent a broader investment strategy by EPCG to expand renewable generation capacity in Montenegro, with the total project value estimated at approximately €35.1 million.
Earlier this year, the Government issued urban and technical conditions for the B1 project, while the Environmental Protection Agency later requested a full environmental impact assessment before granting approval.
According to project documentation, the solar plant is expected to generate around 15.79 GWh of electricity annually in its first year of operation. The installation will cover approximately 160,000 square meters and include 19,704 photovoltaic panels, contributing to Montenegro’s expanding solar energy portfolio.
