The development of one of Serbia’s largest planned wind energy projects has advanced further after the Municipality of Žagubica launched a public consultation on the draft Detailed Regulation Plan (DRP) and the accompanying Strategic Environmental Assessment for the proposed Gornjak wind farm.
The project is being developed by Windflow East, a Serbian subsidiary of Turkish renewable energy company Fortis Energy, and is planned with an approved grid connection capacity of 194.4 MW. According to the developer, the wind farm is expected to generate more than 520 GWh of electricity annually, strengthening Serbia’s renewable energy capacity and supporting the country’s energy transition targets.
Fortis Energy aims to obtain ready-to-build status in the first quarter of 2027, with commercial operation scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2029. Current plans include the installation of up to 34 wind turbines, with seven turbines located within the municipality of Žagubica and the remaining units planned for the neighbouring municipality of Petrovac na Mlavi.
The selected project site is located in a hilly area that was chosen following assessments of wind potential, terrain conditions and environmental limitations. The planning documentation includes measures aimed at protecting natural habitats, biodiversity and cultural heritage in the project area.
In addition to the wind turbines, the investment will include the construction of supporting infrastructure such as access roads, internal transport routes, medium-voltage underground cables and fibre-optic communication systems required for efficient wind farm operation.
The final number, exact locations and capacities of the turbines will be determined during the detailed design phase, following the selection of equipment suppliers and coordination with the transmission system operator.
Fortis Energy has announced that it plans to manage construction through its own engineering resources and equipment, while also involving local contractors and suppliers throughout the implementation process. This approach is expected to increase local participation during the construction phase.
The public consultation process for the draft planning documents and Strategic Environmental Assessment will remain open until 17 August, marking another important step toward the realisation of the Gornjak wind farm project.
