Bosnia Renewable Energy Surge: A 75% Increase in May
Bosnia and Herzegovina generated an impressive 1,064 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of electricity from renewable sources in May 2025, a remarkable 75% increase compared to May 2024. This surge in renewable energy generation underscores the country’s ongoing transition towards a more sustainable energy future.
Hydropower Dominates Bosnia Renewable Energy Growth
According to the Bosnian Agency for Statistics, hydropower remained the dominant source of renewable electricity, accounting for 89.5% of the total renewable generation in May, reaching 952 GWh. While hydropower plays a major role, wind and solar power also demonstrated substantial growth. Wind power contributed 9.3% (99 GWh), while solar energy constituted 1.2% (13 GWh) of the renewable energy mix. The growth in these sectors is particularly noteworthy, with hydropower generation increasing by 78.1% year-on-year, wind energy production rising by 43.5%, and solar energy output surging by an impressive 85.7% compared to May 2024. For a deeper understanding of the solar sector’s development, refer to the Bosnia and Herzegovina Solar Panel Manufacturing Report.
Overall Electricity Production in Bosnia: Renewable Energy’s Impact
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s overall electricity production in May reached 1,391 GWh, a significant 27.2% increase compared to the same month in the previous year. While renewable energy sources drove this growth, thermal power generation declined. Thermal power plants contributed 23.5% to the total electricity output, generating 327 GWh in May, a 23.5% decrease from the 428 GWh produced in May 2024. This shift away from thermal power further highlights Bosnia’s commitment to decarbonizing its energy sector.
Bosnia Renewable Energy and Electricity Trade in May 2025
In May 2025, Bosnia and Herzegovina exported 310 GWh of electricity, a slight decrease of 3.7% compared to May 2024. Conversely, electricity imports saw a substantial drop of 48.2% year-on-year, totaling 207 GWh. These figures suggest a growing domestic capacity to meet electricity demand.
Installed Capacity and the Future of Bosnia Renewable Energy
Bosnia and Herzegovina boasts a total installed capacity of 4,500 MW in its power system. Renewable energy sources currently represent 13% of this capacity, with 596 MW coming from wind farms (131 MW), small hydropower plants (109 MW), and solar power plants (356 MW), according to the State Electricity Regulatory Commission. The major hydropower plants operated by Elektroprivreda BiH, Elektroprivreda HZHB, and Elektroprivreda RS contribute a significant 2,042 MW, representing 45% of the total installed capacity.
Bosnia Renewable Energy: A Path Towards a Sustainable Mix
The substantial increase in renewable energy generation, particularly in hydropower, wind, and solar, demonstrates Bosnia and Herzegovina’s dedication to a cleaner energy future. The 75% rise in renewable electricity production in May 2025 signifies a major step towards greater energy independence and a reduced reliance on fossil fuels, contributing to both environmental sustainability and enhanced energy security.
