Construction permit issued for Vjetropark Korita project
Montenegro has issued a construction permit for the 88 MW Korita wind farm near Bijelo Polje, moving the project towards implementation. The authorisation was granted by the Ministry of Spatial Planning, Urbanism and State Property to local developer Vjetropark Korita. The decision followed completion of planning and environmental approval procedures.
The approved first construction stage covers 11 wind turbines, along with associated roads and power and telecommunications infrastructure. The package also includes a 35/400 kV substation. Turbine design parameters include a hub height of 110 metres and a rotor diameter of 171 metres, with blades about 83.9 metres long.
Grid connection agreement with CGES signed in June 2026
The project has also advanced its grid connection arrangements. In June 2026, Vjetropark Korita signed an agreement with transmission system operator CGES for the construction of infrastructure to connect the wind farm to Montenegro’s high-voltage electricity network.
The connection arrangements are described as a prerequisite for wind projects to secure access to transmission capacity ahead of electricity sales and long-term commercial arrangements. This requirement is tied to the timing of when generation can be scheduled against available network capacity.
Capacity increase and environmental approval validity confirmed
Korita was initially developed at 72.6 MW, with environmental approval granted in December 2025. That earlier configuration included a proposed 400 kV transmission line between the project substation and the Ribarevine switching station.
After the planned capacity was increased to 88 MW, Montenegro’s Environmental Protection Agency reviewed the changes and confirmed in October 2026 that the existing environmental approval could remain valid. The construction permit therefore reflects both the updated capacity and continued reliance on the earlier environmental clearance.
Implementation deadlines set in construction authorisation
The construction permit sets implementation deadlines for the developer. Work must start within two years or the permit will expire, while completion of approved construction activities is required within five years.
The transition from approvals to construction is linked to project financing, equipment procurement, contractor mobilisation and delivery of associated transmission infrastructure. Korita’s progress also adds to Montenegro’s broader portfolio of wind projects, with the next commercial step described as converting permits and connection arrangements into funded construction and a defined commissioning programme.
