The wind farm project Vjetropark Bijela in Montenegro has obtained a “green permit” from the Environmental Protection Agency, confirming that it has met the regulatory requirements for an environmental impact assessment. This approval marks a significant step forward for the project, allowing it to proceed to the construction phase after extensive planning and preparation.
Located near Šavnik in northern Montenegro, the onshore wind park will feature 17 wind turbines with a combined installed capacity of approximately 118.8 MW. Additionally, a new 110 kV transmission line will be constructed to connect the wind farm to the existing grid through the Brezna substation.
The issuance of the green permit follows previous regulatory actions, including urban planning and technical conditions established by the government in 2023, as well as the preparation of necessary environmental documentation. In January 2025, developers were mandated to complete an environmental study as part of their permitting obligations.
The project is backed by Alcazar Energy Partners, a regional player in renewable energy development. The investment for the wind farm is estimated at around €200 million, with plans to increase their renewable investment in Montenegro to approximately €500 million by 2030. Ongoing discussions are taking place with Montenegro’s national utility regarding a long-term power purchase agreement for the electricity generated once the park becomes operational.
Upon completion, Vjetropark Bijela is anticipated to generate clean electricity sufficient for tens of thousands of households each year, significantly enhancing Montenegro’s renewable energy generation capacity and aiding in national decarbonization initiatives.
