Following Serbia’s commitment to align its
regulations with EU environmental legislation, the hydroelectric power plant
Bistrica, operational since 1960, will be rehabilitated. This investment
project aims to modernise the plant and increase its efficiency, boosting its
annual power generation to 350 GWh. Besides enhancing energy efficiency and
reducing greenhouse gas emissions, this strategic project also contributes to
Serbia’s adherence to international agreements such as the Kyoto Protocol and
the Paris Agreement. The upgraded hydroelectric power plant would back up wind
and solar power plants, enabling the integration of more renewable energy into
Serbia’s grid. Ultimately, this project aligns with Serbia’s broader energy
strategy to achieve a 49.6% share of renewable energy sources by 2040.
HPP
Bistrica is the third stage in the system of hydropower utilization of the
water of the Uvac River, it is the largest HPP in the system of Lim hydropower
plants built in 1960. The plant is located on the right bank of the river Lim.
he installed power of this power plant is 2x51,3 MW, and the annual production
is about 335GWh. Since the hydroelectric power plant has been in operation for
more than 60 years, there is a urgent need for its rehabilitation.
The
rehabilitation implies keeping the same installed power of the power plant
while increasing efficiency by replacing old aggregates with new ones, as well
as reducing malfunctions by replacing auxiliary equipment. Greater efficiency
of aggregates with the same power conditions implies better exploitation of
water resources. It is estimated that the efficiency of the aggregates will
increase 3-5% directly increasing annual power generation to about 350 GWh. It
also reduces the emission of harmful gases. Moreover, it allows PE EPS to
increase RES share in its generation portfolio.
Completion
of rehabilitation of HPP Bistrica is expected in 2027.
The EU co-funds the investments under Flagship 4
- Renewable energy - of the Economic
and Investment Plan for the Western Balkans through the WBIF.
WBIF |
Grant |
WB-IG08-SRB-ENE-01 |
€ 7,722,671 |
EIB |
Loan |
€ 32,783,460 |
|
National
Contribution |
Own Contribution |
€ 380,000 |
|
Total |
€ 40,886,131 |
||
Total Grants |
€ 7,722,671 |
||
Total Loans |
€ 32,783,460 |