Privileged producers of electricity from renewable energy sources in Montenegro have been paid a total of €104.6 million in incentives from 2014 through 2025, according to data from the Montenegrin Electricity Market Operator (COTEE) reported in local media. These subsidy payments, ultimately borne by electricity consumers and the state, were made through specific tariff charges labelled OIE1 and OIE2 on power bills.
Wind power generation accounted for the largest share of subsidies, with owners of wind farms receiving €73.1 million over the period. The largest single recipient was the operator of the Krnovo wind farm, Krnovo Green Energy, which collected €58.1 million in incentive payments. The Možura wind farm received roughly €15 million in support.
Mini-hydropower plants were also substantial beneficiaries. Companies operating smaller hydro facilities have received about €30.7 million in total subsidies. Among them, Hidroenergija Montenegro received nearly €10 million for eight hydropower plants, while other mini-plant operators, including Kronor and Igma Energy, collected millions in incentives across multiple sites.
Solar power producers received comparatively modest support, with around €795,000 paid to owners of solar installations under the privileged producer regime.
These incentive schemes, designed to support generation from renewable sources, have drawn scrutiny from policymakers and lawmakers. The Parliament of Montenegro has established an inquiry committee to examine the process and terms under which some concessions—particularly for wind farms such as Možura—were awarded and subsidised.
The payments to privileged producers come from a combination of charges on electricity consumers and budget funds, reflecting ongoing debates in Montenegro about the economic and social costs of long-term renewable energy support mechanisms.
