How is energy policy implemented in Serbia?

The Energy Law envisages that energy policy is elaborated and implemented in more detail through the Energy Sector Development Strategy of the Republic of Serbia, the Strategy Implementation Program, and the Energy Balance of the Republic of Serbia.

What are the key priorities for energy development in Serbia?

Energy security, energy market development, and overall transition to sustainable energy were adopted as key priorities for the energy development of the Republic of Serbia, as well as the principles upon which the energy policy until 2030 needed to be developed.

Can Serbia accept high electricity prices from EU etc?

For the Republic of Serbia, the use of very high current prices (expected to go even higher) from the EU ETC in the near future is not acceptable, the reason being the buyers of electrical energy can’t accept high prices of electrical energy that will result from that.

Why is the energy sector important in Serbia?

The energy sector is the mainstay and support for the Republic of Serbia's overall economic and social development. Energy security, reliable and secure supply of adequate quantities and high-quality energy, and energy sources are the basic postulates of energy sector development.

What is the production of primary energy in Serbia?

Domestic production of primary energy includes the exploitation/use of domestic resources such as coal, crude oil, natural gas, and renewable energy sources (hydro potential, geothermal energy, wind energy, solar energy, biogas, biomass). The production of primary energy in Serbia in 2021 amounted to 10.186 Mtoe8.

How much does Serbia rely on imports?

Serbia's deficit in this regard changes from year to year, but the average dependence on imports is around 35%. However, if the value of energy equipment, "know-how", that is, technology, science and knowledge were to be calculated in some way, import dependence would be greater.