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HPP Vrbnica

HPP Vrbnica

Hydropower Plant Vrbnica was the company’s first and, for now, only investment in Montenegro. Despite the challenges posed by conditions and construction in remote and rural areas lacking adequate infrastructure, these obstacles were successfully overcome, resulting in one of the highest quality examples of hydro technology in the region.

General Information

  • Technology/Activity area: hydro power plant
  • Country: Montenegro
  • River (basin): Vrbnica
  • Total rated capacity: 6.75 MW
  • Status: in operation
  • Start-up: 2021

Key Figures

  • No. of turbines: 1
  • Type of turbine: Pelton
  • Turbine manufacturer: Geppert
  • Type of installation: Run-of-river
  • Turbine capacity: 6.5 MW
  • Net head: 254,7 m
  • Average annual electricity production/average output: 18,450 MWh
  • Annual CO2 savings: 9,100 t
  • Trees saved: 273,000 
  • Households powered with green energy annually: 6,200