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 energy does Bosnia and Herzegovina use?

Consumption or use of energy in Bosnia and Herzegovina (B&H) is unknown, although data on the annual consumption of about 140 PJ can be found. Although this sounds unbelievable at first, the energy balances that are produced on an annual basis confirm that fact.

Which sector produces res energy in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Production of RES energy in Bosnia and Herzegovina is dominated by the heating and cooling sector, for which an increase from the baseline 867.2 ktoe to 1085.2 ktoe in 2020 was planned. In addition, the share of electric energy sector in production of RES energy in the planned period increases from the baseline 444.2 ktoe to 760.6 ktoe in 2020.

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.”