Milutin Đukanović, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Montenegro’s power utility EPCG, participated in the international conference “Power Plants 2025”, one of the region’s most significant professional energy gatherings, held from November 4 to 7 on Zlatibor, Serbia.
In his presentation titled “Prosumer Project – Produce Where You Consume,” Đukanović outlined EPCG’s vision of involving citizens and businesses in renewable energy generation, turning consumers into active producers, or “prosumers.”
He emphasized that the Solari Project aimed to use local resources and expertise to enable households, companies, and municipalities to produce energy where they consume it, thereby reducing network losses, improving efficiency, and strengthening Montenegro’s energy system. So far, around 9,000 solar systems have been installed, generating an estimated total social benefit of €35 million. “Explosive growth of solar, wind, and battery systems is the only solution,” he said.
Đukanović also addressed regional challenges related to the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), warning that its implementation could lead to additional costs of €60–70 per megawatt-hour. He called for the issue to be addressed at the highest political level, noting that Montenegro has already invested €75 million in environmental reconstruction and will require similar amounts for energy procurement.
Summarizing EPCG’s achievements over the past three years, Đukanović highlighted investments exceeding €200 million, including €60 million for the Prosumer Project, €82 million for the Gvozd wind farm, and €75 million for environmental upgrades.
The conference brought together leading energy experts and institutions from across the region and Europe, focusing on modernization of power plants, renewable energy integration, and carbon pricing mechanisms. EPCG’s Prosumer Project was recognized as an innovative example of decentralized energy production and efficiency, reinforcing Montenegro’s leadership in the region’s green transition and commitment to a sustainable energy future.
