In a notable advancement for Serbia’s renewable energy landscape, Turkish company Fortis Energy has obtained an environmental permit to install a 36 MWh battery energy storage system at the Noćaj 1 solar power facility. This development is part of a larger initiative aimed at enhancing the hybrid capabilities of the site, which is set to commence installation in the second quarter of 2026.
The Noćaj 1 solar plant, with a capacity of 90 MW, will be complemented by this storage system, transforming it into a hybrid facility. This project represents the initial phase of Fortis Energy’s expansive vision, which includes plans for a total of 270 MW of solar generation integrated with battery storage across both the Noćaj 1 and Noćaj 2 projects, as well as an additional 180 MW solar site recently secured in the vicinity.
The momentum for this project gained traction earlier in 2025, when construction officially began on the Noćaj 1 solar plant located near Sremska Mitrovica. This followed the establishment of an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract with Turkish firm Kontrolmatik, which encompasses all aspects of the 90 MW solar facility, including system design, equipment supply, and battery integration.
Kontrolmatik has been designated as the main contractor for this endeavor, while its energy storage division, Pomega Energy Storage Technologies, will oversee the delivery of the battery system. Concurrently, Fortis Energy has secured approval for a 180 MW network connection, a crucial step that facilitates the scalability of this comprehensive development.
The expansion of the Noćaj solar complex reflects Serbia’s strategic efforts to bolster its renewable energy infrastructure. The integration of large-scale solar projects with battery storage solutions is increasingly acknowledged as vital for enhancing clean electricity production and maintaining grid reliability amid the nation’s ongoing energy transition.
