Who are the 'prosumers' of solar energy in Serbia?

Her four-person household is one of the first "prosumers" of solar photovoltaic (PV) energy in the country. Prosumers are households that produce and consume electricity from their own solar plants, even if these plants are made up of just a few panels. In Serbia, home-generated energy in excess of a household's needs is sent to the grid.

How many people can afford to invest in solar power in Serbia?

In Serbia, however, says energy efficiency expert Slobodan Jerotic, the question is really how many households can afford to invest €5,000–6,000 in solar power systems. "We are talking at best about 10,000 families, and that would be around 30 megawatts in total, which is not a huge amount," he says.

Why are electricity prices so high in Serbia?

Therefore, the price of electricity is often highest in winter, as the need for electricity for heating is highest. Electricity spot prices in Serbia today, hour by hour. Including prices for the last 30 days.

What is the energy sector like in Serbia?

Serbia's energy sector predominantly relies on fossil fuels, with coal playing a central role in electricity generation. The country's abundant lignite reserves are a significant contributor to its energy mix, powering major thermal power plants.

How much energy does a shower save in Serbia?

With the energy-saving shower, you can save up to 50% energy compared to standard shower heads. Or you can shower half the time. With the electricity price today in Serbia you can save 1.29 € for each shower. Heating is one of the things that consumes the most electricity in a typical home.

Does Serbia have a prosumer model?

In Serbia, the prosumer model only became feasible for private households this year. And with changes to the Use of Renewable Energy Sources Law, the state finally created a system that was ostensibly designed to motivate citizens to try their luck with solar power. But the system was flawed.