Serbia border town pumped storage power station

Could pumped storage hydropower plants help Serbia's energy transition?

Investments in new large-scale hydropower plants include the construction of pumped storage hydropower plants Đerdap 3 and Bistrica. According to Professor Nikola Rajaković, the two systems could play a major role in Serbia’s energy transition by facilitating the integration of solar power plants and wind farms.

When will a new hydropower plant be built in Serbia?

The start of works is planned for the second half of 2024, according to Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Đedović. Serbia also plans to build a pumped storage hydropower plant called Bistrica, with a capacity of 628 MW, which will be located downstream of the existing Bistrica hydropower plant.

What does the new hydro pumping storage power plant Bistrica mean for Serbia?

The new Hydro Pumping Storage Power Plant Bistrica in Serbia represents a significant step towards a more sustainable and reliable energy future for the country.

Will Srpska build a hydropower plant on the Bistrica?

At the same time, the Republic of Srpska, one of the two political entities in neighboring Bosnia and Herzegovina, intends to build three cascading hydropower plants on the Bistrica, a different river, near the town of Foča.

How will the Bistrica modernization project benefit Serbia?

The Bistrica modernization project and the construction of the Central Balkan Corridor will help increase Serbia’s renewable energy capacities as well as transmission capacities by connecting it with its eastern and western neighbors.

How does HPSP Bistrica improve Serbia's grid flexibility?

The HPSP Bistrica strengthens Serbia’s grid flexibility by providing an efficient means of managing peak loads. During periods of increased electricity demand, the plant can quickly release stored energy, ensuring a stable power supply and preventing blackouts or overloads.