Montenegro’s state-owned power utility EPCG is preparing to develop a virtual power plant (VPP) platform designed to integrate and manage distributed energy resources through a unified digital system.
According to EPCG Technical Director Ljubisa Đurkovic, the initiative builds on the company’s growing portfolio of renewable energy projects, particularly the Solari programs launched in 2022, which aimed to accelerate rooftop solar deployment across the country.
The Solari 3000+, Solari 500+, and Solari 5000+ schemes have encouraged households and businesses to install photovoltaic systems, resulting in more than 10,000 prosumers joining the program. These installations represent around 100 MW of installed solar capacity, currently producing approximately 135 GWh of electricity annually.
EPCG expects renewable generation to continue increasing significantly in the coming years. By the end of 2027, solar and wind facilities in Montenegro are projected to generate around 500 GWh of electricity per year, reflecting a rapid expansion of clean energy capacity in the system.
As renewable penetration rises, EPCG is increasingly focusing on energy storage and system balancing solutions. The planned virtual power plant will aggregate distributed energy assets into a single coordinated platform, enabling more efficient management of electricity supply and demand and improving the flexibility and stability of the power system.
