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Interenergo launches its first wind farm in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Interenergo launches its first wind farm in Bosnia and Herzegovina

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May 27, 2025

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The Ivan Sedlo wind farm, located on the mountain of the same name in the municipality of Hadžići, is the first power-generating wind facility in Sarajevo Canton. The project was developed by Slovenian company Interenergo, owned by Austria-based energy group Kelag. It is it’s first wind power plant in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

With a total installed capacity of 25 MW, the wind farm is equipped with five Siemens Gamesa 5.0 turbines. According to the company’s update, the wind farm will generate enough green electricity to power approximately 11,000 households in Bosnia and Herzegovina and prevent over 32,000 tons of CO2 emissions annually.

The construction of the Ivan Sedlo wind farm began in late September 2022, following more than six years of preparation. Interenergo acquired the project from the previous investor, Suzlon Energy BH, a company owned by Danish firm Suzlon Wind Energy.

“We’re proud to launch our first wind project in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Despite challenging site conditions, the project was delivered without major delays or compromises in quality. This achievement reflects the strong cooperation we’ve built with the Municipality of Hadžići and the surrounding communities, whose support was vital throughout the development process”, stated David Huber, Director of Interenergo.

According to him, the wind farm is expected to generate over 65 GWh annually, marking a significant milestone in the development of clean energy for Hadžići, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the wider Balkan region.

opening of Interenrgo first wind park in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Photo: Interenergo

“The importance of the investment for the local community is diverse — from a cleaner environment and new jobs to additional funds for the Municipality of Hadžići’s budget. I believe this is just the beginning, as we have a clear goal: the development of environmentally sustainable, long-term profitable, and socially responsible energy solutions. We also have the potential and the will to continue in that direction,” said Eldar Čomor, Mayor of Hadžići.

Nihad Uk, the prime minister of Sarajevo Canton, emphasized at the inauguration that projects like this are becoming increasingly important because, as he said, it’s not a question of years, but months before the European Union introduces so-called carbon taxes.

Interenergo has been active in the Bosnia and Herzegovina market since 2007.  Today, in addition to the wind park, the company operates eight hydropower plants with a total capacity of 43 MW and an average annual production of over 125 GWh — enough to supply more than 31,000 households and avoid 61,500 tons of CO2 emissions each year.

By 2032, Interenergo plans to develop new renewable energy projects across the region, aiming to add more than 300 MW of new capacity.

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