Montenegro’s large-scale rooftop solar initiative has resulted in the installation of over 9,200 solar systems across the country since its launch four years ago. The program, led by state-owned utility EPCG in partnership with its subsidiary Solar Gradnja, has covered a wide range of installations—from small residential rooftop units to larger systems of up to 300 kW on commercial and public buildings.
The majority of the installed capacity is on private homes, with approximately 85 % of systems serving households and the remaining 15 % deployed for businesses and other organizations. Collectively, these distributed solar installations have already generated more than 140,000 MWh of electricity as of late January, with an estimated market value of 18.5 million euros.
Supporters of the initiative point to financial and environmental benefits. Households benefit from reduced electricity bills and the potential to become largely independent from electricity price fluctuations once their system investment is recovered.
The program is also seen as a driver of the energy transition in Montenegro. By expanding renewable energy use at the household level, it not only lowers consumer costs but also reduces environmental impacts, increasing the share of clean electricity in the national energy mix.
