Serbia is witnessing a significant transition in its energy landscape as the Noćaj 1 solar project moves into the construction phase. This development follows the signing of contracts in early 2026, allowing for the establishment of one of the country’s largest solar facilities near Sremska Mitrovica. The project has officially commenced its build-out stage after finalizing a comprehensive Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) agreement.
The Turkish firm Kontrolmatik has been contracted to design, supply, and construct the 90 MW solar facility for investor Fortis Renewable Energy. A notable aspect of this project is the inclusion of an on-site battery energy storage system with a capacity of 36 MWh, which represents a critical advancement in energy storage technology within Serbia.
Energy storage plays a pivotal role in the project’s design, enhancing grid flexibility and stability. The battery system will be delivered by Pomega Enerji Depolama Teknoloji, a subsidiary within the Kontrolmatik Group, underscoring the project’s commitment to integrating advanced storage solutions.
Noćaj 1 is part of Fortis Energy’s broader strategy to expand its solar portfolio in Serbia, which currently encompasses a pipeline totaling approximately 270 MW. This expansion includes plans for the Noćaj 2 facility and follows Fortis’s acquisition of a 180 MW solar project in mid-2024, which is also designed to incorporate large-scale battery storage. Collectively, these initiatives are poised to position Serbia among the leaders in solar and storage investments in Southeast Europe.
Local authorities have highlighted the extensive scale of the Macva area solar development, which will cover hundreds of hectares of privately owned land. The anticipated capacity could rival a significant portion of Serbia’s existing hydropower assets. Construction permits for various segments of this complex have already been secured, facilitating an uninterrupted progression of works without regulatory hurdles.
Fortis Energy is actively broadening its renewable energy footprint in Serbia, having recently finalized a network connection agreement for the 110 MW Erdevik solar project located in the neighboring municipality of Sid, which will also feature battery storage capabilities. Additionally, the company is progressing on three wind projects with a total capacity nearing 500 MW and operates multiple biogas plants, reinforcing its status as a diversified renewable energy investor within the Serbian market.
