Bosnia and Herzegovina’s planned 100-MW wind farm near Tomislavgrad has passed an environmental screening stage. Authorities in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina determined that the project does not require a full environmental impact assessment. The decision was issued by the Federal Ministry of Environment and Tourism.
It covers the Gradina project associated with Lager Group. Plans envisage 17 wind turbines on the Grabovica plateau and in the surrounding Miden area. If built, Gradina would be among the larger wind projects in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Preliminary investment estimates cited for comparable developments put the possible cost at €150 million to €200 million, although this is not a confirmed developer budget. The environmental screening decision is not a construction permit. Other regulatory approvals are still required before work can begin.
Infrastructure and turbine specifications
Plans include a 220/33-kV substation. The project would also have more than 22 kilometres of internal electrical cabling and about 28 kilometres of roads. The roads would combine new access routes with upgrades to existing roads.
Tower heights are expected to range from 130 to 150 metres, depending on the final equipment selection. Rotor diameters could reach around 200 metres. The blades would measure about 100 metres.
The environmental decision removes one potentially lengthy permitting step, allowing the developer to continue preparations under the remaining approval procedures. Gradina would add to a growing pipeline of large wind developments across Bosnia and Herzegovina. Strong wind resources have attracted developers, while permitting, grid access and financing remain important constraints.
