Montenegro covered almost 30% of its electricity requirements through net imports in 2025, highlighting continued exposure to regional wholesale markets despite a largely renewable domestic generation mix.
Domestic power plants generated 2,398.6 GWh, while net imports contributed another 1,031.9 GWh. Total system requirements reached 3,430.5 GWh.
Transmission and distribution losses were particularly high at 463.8 GWh, equivalent to roughly 19% of domestic generation and more than three times total industrial electricity consumption.
Renewables nevertheless dominated domestic production. Hydropower, wind and solar accounted for 76.2% of electricity generated in Montenegro.
Hydropower remained by far the largest source, producing roughly two and a half times as much electricity as thermal generation.
The consumption structure also reflects Montenegro’s limited energy-intensive industrial base. Industry represented only around 4.5% of final electricity demand, while households, businesses and public services accounted for close to 95%.
Reducing network losses and adding domestic generation will be central to limiting Montenegro’s import exposure as electricity demand and regional trading increase.
