Photovoltaic Power Plant „EPHZHB 1
| Name: | Photovoltaic Power Plant „EPHZHB 1“ |
| Power plant location: | Economic and Business Zone Hodovo, Municipality of Stolac, Herzegovina – Neretva Canton |
| Power plant type: | High power solar photovoltaic power plant (so-called Utility-Scale PVPP) |
| Fuel type: | Solar energy – renewable energy source |
| Total number of generators and power: | 32×5=160 MVA |
| Maximum active power of power plant: | 150 MW |
| Total DC power of the power plant: | 184,2 MWp |
| Planned power generation in the first year: | 273 GWh |
| Investment value assessment: | 110.000.000,00 EUR |
| Financing: | Own funds/loan |
| Year of commissioning: | 2027. |
The solar photovoltaic power plant „EPHZHB 1“ (PVPP „EPHZHB 1“) with a planned capacity of 150 MW is located in the Economic and Business Zone “Dubrava 2” in Hodovo, Municipality of Stolac. The land covers three cadastral municipalities– Pješivac, Crnići and Trijebanj, with a total surface area of approx. 200 ha. The location of the PVPP „EPHZHB 1“ is characterized by an almost flat topography and a minimal difference in altitude, eliminating the need for significant land leveling. With an annual sum of global irradiance of 1,542 kWh/m2, the location is among the most suitable in Bosnia and Herzegovina for the construction of a photovoltaic power plant. The proximity of the planned connection transmission line DV 220 kV Mostar 3 – Trebinje, approximately 3.6 km away, facilitates the connection of the power plant to the power transmission network. For the purpose of connecting the PVPP „EPHZHB 1“with the power transmission network (DV 220 kV Mostar 3 – Trebinje, line 2), a new transformer station will be built and will be located in the northwestern part of the zone Dubrava 2, Municipality of Stolac.
Expected Benefits
The development of the PVPP EPHZHB 1” at the location of Economic and Business Zone Hodovo, Municipality of Stolac will be of general importance for both the local and the regional community, both in terms of power generation from renewable sources with reduced greenhouse gas emissions and in financial terms.
In addition to the income generated by the PVPP EPHZHB 1”, there would also be a reduction in CO2 emissions in the amount of more than 205,000 tons compared to power plants using solid fuels for the power generation. Moreover, savings on emissions of pollutants SO2, NOx and solid particles would be achieved with this concept.
Project Status
The process for obtaining the necessary permits for the Project implementation, preparation of documentation for construction permit requirements, negotiations with commercial banks, tender for the selection of consultants for the project are ongoing.