Public consultation on DRP and Strategic Environmental Assessment
The Municipality of Žagubica has launched a public consultation on the draft Detailed Regulation Plan (DRP) and the accompanying Strategic Environmental Assessment for the proposed Gornjak wind farm. The consultation covers planning documentation related to the project’s development area. The process will remain open until 17 August.
Project developer, grid capacity and expected generation
The wind farm project is being developed by Windflow East, a Serbian subsidiary of Turkish renewable energy company Fortis Energy. The project has an approved grid connection capacity of 194.4 MW. The developer estimates annual electricity generation of more than 520 GWh.
Turbine layout and site selection across Žagubica and Petrovac na Mlavi
Fortis Energy plans to secure ready-to-build status in the first quarter of 2027. Commercial operation is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2029. Current plans include up to 34 wind turbines, with seven turbines in the municipality of Žagubica and the remaining units planned for the neighbouring municipality of Petrovac na Mlavi.
The selected site is described as hilly terrain, chosen after assessments of wind potential, terrain conditions and environmental limitations. The planning documentation includes measures intended to protect natural habitats, biodiversity and cultural heritage within the project area.
Supporting infrastructure and detailed design decisions
The investment will also include supporting infrastructure for the wind farm’s operation. This includes access roads, internal transport routes, medium-voltage underground cables and fibre-optic communication systems.
The final number of turbines, their exact locations and capacities will be set during the detailed design phase. This will follow selection of equipment suppliers and coordination with the transmission system operator.
Construction approach and local contractor involvement
Fortis Energy has said it intends to manage construction using its own engineering resources and equipment. The company also plans to involve local contractors and suppliers throughout implementation.
This approach is expected to increase local participation during the construction phase.
