The IX Conference of the Montenegrin Committee of the International Council on Large Electric Systems (CG KO CIGRE) was officially opened at the Mediteran Hotel in Bečići. The event aims to promote new ideas and encourage the development of modern concepts in the energy sector.
At the opening, Milutin Đukanović, Chairman of the Board of Elektroprivreda Crne Gore (EPCG), welcomed the participants and highlighted that EPCG has a clear development vision. This vision is based on producing energy at the point of consumption, maximizing the use of hydroelectric infrastructure for solar panel integration, and introducing battery systems to strengthen the stability of the power system.
Đukanović stated that by 2027, EPCG plans to build at least 650 megawatts of new capacity through the completion of the Gvozd wind farm, solar projects, and other investments. However, he noted that this will not be sufficient, as coal energy prices are rising and the introduction of CBAM presents an additional challenge. He emphasized that the accelerated development of renewable energy sources is the only clear vision and historical opportunity that Montenegro cannot miss. He also stressed that for the success of the energy transition, it is crucial that CEDIS and CGES lead EPCG in implementing infrastructure projects to ensure the timely connection of new capacities to the grid.
Speakers at the opening included Predrag Mijajlović, President of the Montenegrin Committee of CIGRE; Admir Šahmanović, Minister of Energy and Mining of Montenegro; Aleksandar Mijušković, Chairman of the Board of CGES; and Konstantinos O. Papailiua, President of the International CIGRE from Paris, whose presence added special significance to the event.
During the two-day conference, more than 200 participants will have the opportunity to learn about 62 scientific papers authored by experts from Montenegro and the region, presented through 15 study committees. In addition to technical presentations, a technical exhibition by renowned companies was organized, along with panel discussions on the topics “Modern Challenges in Power System Operation: Ensuring Stability, Flexibility, and Resilience” and “Transformation of Power Systems through the Application of Power Electronics.”
Founded in 1921 and headquartered in Paris, the International Council on Large Electric Systems (CIGRE) is one of the leading international organizations in the field of electric power systems. The Montenegrin CIGRE Committee has been a member since 2008 and is marking 17 years of membership this year.
