In a recent social media post, Djedovic Handanovic highlighted the potential benefits of constructing a reversible hydropower plant, stating, “This hydropower station can improve the stability of energy systems, facilitate the integration of renewable energy sources into the regional grid, and provide solutions for seasonal electricity storage, benefiting both parties.” He made these remarks following a phone conversation with Romanian Energy Minister Bogdan Ivan.
Serbia has already completed the hydrological study and the preliminary feasibility study for the Potajde Fier 3 project, according to Djedovic Handanovic’s statements made in March last year, cited by local media.
Under Serbia’s National Integrated Energy and Climate Plan (NECP), which covers the period until 2030 with a vision extending to 2050 and was approved by the government in July 2024, the Potajde Fier III project is planned to have a total installed capacity of 1,800 MW. The project aims to be completed by 2038 at an estimated cost of €1.4 billion.
Serbia’s state energy producer, EPS, and its Romanian counterpart, Hidroelectrica—majority-owned by the government—already operate the Porțile de Fier I and Porțile de Fier II hydropower plants on the Danube River, at the border between the two countries. On the Romanian side, the plants have an installed capacity of 1,164 MW (Porțile de Fier I) and 251 MW (Porțile de Fier II).
This collaboration marks a significant step toward regional energy integration and the development of sustainable energy solutions in Southeast Europe.
Mihai VINTILĂ
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