Montenegrin state utility EPCG is advancing construction of the 40-MW Kapino Polje solar plant near Niksic, expanding its solar subsidiary beyond the rooftop installations that have dominated its portfolio.
EPCG Solar Gradnja is working on the L1, L2 and B1 sections, with combined capacity of 20 MW. Construction of the separate 20-MW B2 section is expected to follow.
Steel mounting structures have been completed across the first three sections, and about 4 MW of photovoltaic modules have been installed. Transformer substations and other electrical equipment will be added during the next phase.
EPCG Solar Gradnja is carrying out the electrical and installation work, while part of the supporting structure is being manufactured locally. The company wants to involve more Montenegrin state-owned enterprises in renewable projects and reduce reliance on imported services.
The subsidiary has already installed more than 11,000 rooftop systems, with combined capacity of around 110 MW, through the Solari 3000+ and Solari 5000+ programmes.
It is also preparing the Krupac, Ozrinici and Stedim solar projects.
Kapino Polje will test whether EPCG Solar Gradnja can translate its rooftop programme into utility-scale delivery. Its progress will also show how much local industry can participate in Montenegro’s next phase of renewable investment.
