Renewable Energy Generation Rises in September
North Macedonia's power producers generated a total of 20,572 MWh of electricity from renewable sources in September 2025, according to data released by the National Electricity Market Operator (MEMO). This figure represents a 3.3% increase compared to the same month last year, underscoring the nation's continued efforts in green energy development.
Diverse Contributions to Green Output
The September 2025 renewable energy output was a result of diverse contributions from various sources. Hydropower plants, numbering 92, produced 3,282 MWh. Photovoltaic power plants, with 79 installations, generated 1,595 MWh. Wind power played a significant role, with two plants contributing 12,248 MWh. Additionally, five biogas and biomass thermal power plants added 3,447 MWh to the total. The share of electricity from renewable energy producers accounted for 5.56% of the total electricity generated in September.
Strategic Shift Towards Sustainable Energy
This increase aligns with North Macedonia's broader strategic shift towards sustainable energy. The country's Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) reported that, for the first time, more than half (55.72%) of the nation's electricity production capacity now originates from renewable sources. Solar power has notably surpassed hydropower in terms of installed capacity, contributing 28.40% compared to hydro's 24.13%, marking a significant change in the national energy profile. North Macedonia has committed to phasing out coal by 2027 and aims to achieve 38% renewable energy consumption by 2030 as part of its National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP). The country has seen substantial growth in its renewable electricity capacity, with an increase of 551.2 MW over the last two years, including 399 MW in 2023 alone.
Overall Electricity Production Context
In a broader context, the total net electricity production in North Macedonia for September 2024 was 369,149 MWh, which represented a 7.2% decrease compared to September 2023. This highlights the importance of increasing renewable energy generation to bolster domestic production and reduce reliance on other energy sources, particularly as the country navigates its energy transition.
5 Comments
Donatello
Fantastic news! This is a great step forward for North Macedonia's green future.
Leonardo
The growth in installed renewable capacity is impressive, especially the 399 MW in 2023. But the relatively modest 3.3% output increase in September suggests that capacity doesn't always translate directly to consistent generation.
Raphael
Impressive growth in renewable energy capacity. The future is looking brighter!
Africa
What about the cost to consumers? Green energy isn't always cheap, and this article ignores that.
ZmeeLove
Committing to phase out coal by 2027 and aiming for 38% renewable consumption by 2030 are ambitious goals. However, the current monthly increase, while positive, needs to accelerate dramatically to meet those targets.