From 2014 to 2025, privileged electricity producers utilizing renewable energy sources in Montenegro have received a total of €104.6 million in subsidies, as reported by the Montenegrin Electricity Market Operator (COTEE). These payments, funded through specific tariff charges known as OIE1 and OIE2 on consumer electricity bills, are ultimately borne by both electricity users and the state.
The majority of these subsidies were allocated to wind power generation, which received €73.1 million during the specified period. The largest beneficiary was Krnovo Green Energy, operator of the Krnovo wind farm, which alone received €58.1 million in incentives. Additionally, the Možura wind farm garnered approximately €15 million in support.
Mini-hydropower plants also represented a significant portion of the subsidy distribution, totaling around €30.7 million. Notable recipients include Hidroenergija Montenegro, which obtained nearly €10 million for its eight hydropower facilities, alongside other operators like Kronor and Igma Energy that benefitted from incentives across various sites.
In contrast, solar power producers received much smaller amounts, with roughly €795,000 distributed among owners of solar installations under the privileged producer scheme.
The incentive programs aimed at promoting renewable energy generation have faced scrutiny from both policymakers and lawmakers. In response to concerns regarding the awarding and subsidization of certain concessions—particularly for wind farms such as Možura—the Parliament of Montenegro has initiated an inquiry committee to investigate these processes.
The funding for these payments to privileged producers is derived from a combination of electricity consumer charges and state budget allocations, highlighting ongoing discussions in Montenegro regarding the economic and social implications of sustained support for renewable energy initiatives.
