Montenegro has shifted its planned 60 MW / 240 MWh battery project toward a strategic-partner model after the government did not approve borrowing for EPCG’s original procurement. A government working group for the strategic project took effect on 17 October 2026.
EPCG’s memorandum with Japan’s PowerX sets an indicative target of about 500 MWh of battery storage over an initial three-year period. The commercial opportunity is to coordinate batteries with hydro, expanding solar generation and cross-border trading rather than rely on standalone arbitrage.
Montenegro is expanding innovation programmes and institutions, but research and development spending remains 0.3% of GDP and its European Innovation Scoreboard performance is 44.7% of the EU average. A tax credit is designed to bring more private capital into research and innovation.
Montenegro is pursuing a proposed 600 MW interconnector with Italy as it seeks to expand electricity exports and attract investment. The country also expects to rely on its Pljevlja coal plant until 2041.
Montenegro’s combined 5G population coverage reached 96% by the end of 2025, shifting the digital challenge toward productive use of connectivity. Interoperable databases, digital identity and company adoption remain central to that transition.
Montenegro’s central bank raised two capital buffers as credit growth and real-estate prices accelerated. The move comes as banks remain well-capitalised and bad loans stay low.
Montenegro’s combined 5G population coverage reached 96% by the end of 2025, shifting the digital challenge toward productive use of connectivity. Interoperable databases, digital identity and company adoption remain central to that transition.
Informal activity in Montenegro equals 20.4% of GDP, including activity among registered firms, the European Commission’s 2026 assessment finds. Smaller service businesses face direct competition from operators that keep some activity off the books.
Montenegro has created a Credit Guarantee Fund with 10 million euros of initial capital as small firms remain reliant on bank credit. A broader financing ladder is needed to help viable businesses grow, invest and export.
Montenegro has begun implementing a state-owned enterprise reform to improve financial performance, reduce political influence over management and strengthen fiscal-risk monitoring. The changes cover companies whose financial problems can affect public finances and services used by private businesses.
Montenegro has shifted its planned 60 MW / 240 MWh battery project toward a strategic-partner model after the government did not approve borrowing for EPCG’s original procurement. A government working group for the strategic project took effect on 17 October 2026.
EPCG’s memorandum with Japan’s PowerX sets an indicative target of about 500 MWh of battery storage over an initial three-year period. The commercial opportunity is to coordinate batteries with hydro, expanding solar generation and cross-border trading rather than rely on standalone arbitrage.
Montenegro is pursuing a proposed 600 MW interconnector with Italy as it seeks to expand electricity exports and attract investment. The country also expects to rely on its Pljevlja coal plant until 2041.
Montenegro’s central bank raised two capital buffers as credit growth and real-estate prices accelerated. The move comes as banks remain well-capitalised and bad loans stay low.
Montenegro has shifted its planned 60 MW / 240 MWh battery project toward a strategic-partner model after the government did not approve borrowing for EPCG’s original procurement. A government working group for the strategic project took effect on 17 October 2026.
Montenegro is expanding innovation programmes and institutions, but research and development spending remains 0.3% of GDP and its European Innovation Scoreboard performance is 44.7% of the EU average. A tax credit is designed to bring more private capital into research and innovation.
Tourist arrivals increased in 2025, but overnight stays fell, indicating shorter visits. The mixed results matter for an economy reliant on tourism and related services to finance its large import bill.
Montenegro issued 40,567 temporary residence and work permits in 2025, up 6.7% from the previous year. Construction and hospitality employers rely on foreign workers as shortages persist.
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Montenegro’s central bank raised two capital buffers as credit growth and real-estate prices accelerated. The move comes as banks remain well-capitalised and bad loans stay low.
Foreign direct investment inflows rose in 2025, but around half of gross inflows went into real estate. Montenegro’s investment mix leaves scope to attract more capital into export-generating activities.
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Montenegro has shifted its planned 60 MW / 240 MWh battery project toward a strategic-partner model after the government did not approve borrowing for EPCG’s original procurement. A government working group for the strategic project took effect on 17 October 2026.
EPCG’s memorandum with Japan’s PowerX sets an indicative target of about 500 MWh of battery storage over an initial three-year period. The commercial opportunity is to coordinate batteries with hydro, expanding solar generation and cross-border trading rather than rely on standalone arbitrage.
Montenegro is pursuing a proposed 600 MW interconnector with Italy as it seeks to expand electricity exports and attract investment. The country also expects to rely on its Pljevlja coal plant until 2041.
Montenegro’s central bank raised two capital buffers as credit growth and real-estate prices accelerated. The move comes as banks remain well-capitalised and bad loans stay low.
EPCG’s memorandum with Japan’s PowerX sets an indicative target of about 500 MWh of battery storage over an initial three-year period. The commercial opportunity is to coordinate batteries with hydro, expanding solar generation and cross-border trading rather than rely on standalone arbitrage.
Montenegro’s insurance industry recorded gross written premiums of €127.34 million during the first nine months…
Real estate continued to dominate Montenegro’s foreign investment structure in the first eight months of…
Montenegro has reached approximately 69% of the European Union average on a composite measure of…
