Is Bosnia and Herzegovina primed for 'huge' solar development?

Bosnia and Herzegovina’s southern region is primed for “huge” utility-scale solar development, Assistant Professor Farooq Sher tells pv magazine. He came to this recent conclusion after two years of researching the Balkan country’s current renewable energy capacity and potential.

Is Bosnia and Herzegovina a good place for solar energy?

He came to this recent conclusion after two years of researching the Balkan country’s current renewable energy capacity and potential. Farooq Sher, associate professor at Nottingham Trent University, told pv magazine that the southern region of Bosnia and Herzegovina is perfect for large-scale solar rollout.

Does Bosnia & Herzegovina have a 'underdeveloped' PV potential?

The report found that despite the country's energy security and independence, it is weighed down by “air pollution and health impacts” from combustion of fossil fuels and wood. The report also recognizes Bosnia and Herzegovina’s “underdeveloped” PV potential.

How much radiation does Bosnia & Herzegovina produce a year?

According to the paper, the amount of radiation is roughly 1,500 kWh/m2 per year, which is “very significant” for PV. In September IRENA published its own assessment on Bosnia and Herzegovina's “renewable readiness.”

What if Bosnia and Herzegovina complies with EU legislation?

IRENA’s report found that if Bosnia and Herzegovina complied with EU legislation – underpinned by the major target of 42.5% of renewable energy generation by 2030 – as a member state there would be “drastic changes” in its energy sector.

Will Bosnia & Herzegovina seize 'untouched' development opportunity based on coal?

Farooq Sher, associate professor at Nottingham Trent University, told pv magazine that the southern region of Bosnia and Herzegovina is perfect for large-scale solar rollout. But it is difficult to tell whether the Balkan country will seize the “untouched” development opportunity due to its heavy reliance on coal, he said.