The Serbian government has recently approved a national energy and climate plan aiming to achieve 45% of electricity from renewable sources by 2030. However, while Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka Đedović Handanović asserts that the electricity supply remains stable, Dušan Nikezić, Vice President of the Freedom and Justice Party, counters that this claim is misleading. Nikezić argues that Serbia’s power system is deteriorating and reveals that the country imports 40% of its daily electricity consumption.
Energy expert Miloš Zdravković draws parallels between the current management of EPS and the period under Milorad Grčić. He notes that electricity production is falling short of planned levels and criticizes the continuous reduction in production since 2020. Despite recent drops in electricity prices in Europe, Zdravković highlights that Serbia’s power system is not performing adequately, with significant discrepancies in production and consumption.
Meteorologist Milenko Jovanović finds the 45% renewable energy target by 2030 feasible but underwhelming, given that Serbia already generates around 42% of its electricity from renewables. He also points out that Serbia’s energy sector is a major polluter, exceeding international pollution standards and contributing to high mortality rates due to air pollution.
Zdravković further criticizes the energy plan as politically motivated and expresses concerns about the qualifications of those overseeing the energy sector. He highlights troubling trends, such as importing large amounts of electricity while exporting it during less favorable times, attributing these issues to a lack of expertise among current officials.
