The solar power plant on the roof of the Parliament of Montenegro in Podgorica has started producing electricity. The plant’s total peak capacity is 81 kW, and it is expected to generate approximately 100,000 kWh per year.
Montenegro is likely the first country in the former Yugoslavia to install solar panels on the roof of its parliament. This project represents an important step towards sustainable development and the efficient use of energy resources, according to the Parliament of Montenegro.
The installed photovoltaic system consists of 150 monocrystalline solar panels, each with a capacity of 540 W. The total peak capacity of the plant is 81 kW. Electricity is delivered to the grid through a 70 kVA inverter.
The estimated annual power production of 100,000 kWh will cover a significant portion of the assembly’s consumption and contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. This achievement will promote the parliament into a prosumer.
The solar plant will cover a significant part of the parliament’s consumption
The parliament underlined that the implementation of the project represents its commitment to improving energy efficiency. It recalled that the previous renovation enabled a significant decrease in the power consumption.
This year, the assembly plans to start modernizing its cooling system and boost energy efficiency with a new facade. The activities are set to be finished in 2026, further enhancing the overall energy balance of the building.
For years now Montenegro has been implementing a program for the installation of solar panels on the roofs of households and businesses
The Parliament of Montenegro said that, as a socially responsible institution, it is strategically oriented towards modern sustainability standards, rational management of public funds, and environmental protection.
For years now, Montenegro has been implementing a program for the installation of solar panels on the roofs of households and businesses. Power utility Elektroprivreda Crne Gore (EPCG) is in charge of the program. Solari 3000+ and Solari 500+ are finished, and Solari 5000+ is underway.
Of note, the Government of Serbia also announced its intention to install photovoltaic units and become a prosumer. However, there are currently no new updates regarding the implementation of this project.
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