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Montenegro advances 150 MW of solar and 400 MW of pumped storage
What happened
Masdar and Montenegro's national utility EPCG signed agreements covering two solar projects totaling 150 megawatts and a 400-megawatt pumped-hydro storage project. Their joint venture targets up to 2 gigawatts across solar, wind, hydropower, pumped storage, and batteries, with potential exports through Montenegro's subsea interconnector to Italy.
Why it matters
Solar paired with long-duration storage can serve domestic demand and support regional power trade. The project mix also illustrates why transmission, storage, and generation need to be planned together.
What to watch
- Permitting, financing, environmental review, and construction schedules for the three announced projects.
- How reservoir design protects water systems and ecosystems while delivering flexible power.
- Whether the Italy interconnector and regional grids can accommodate the planned export volumes.
Sources & evidence
- Montenegro advances 150 MW of solar and 400 MW of pumped storageEnergy report published July 28, 2026, citing Masdar's project announcement.
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