At the second consultative meeting on the preparation of the Concept of the Spatial Plan of Montenegro, which was held by the Ministry of Ecology, Spatial Planning and Urbanism (MEPG) with experts in the field of energy, it was concluded that during the preparation of the Plan energy security must be ensured and at the same time space must be reserved for key infrastructure, such as transmission lines, hydroelectric power plants, solar and wind power plants.
The main challenges on that path, as announced by MEPG, will be an open energy market, as well as the full integration of renewable energy sources.
"Energy, like traffic, is the driving force behind the development of Montenegro, but at the same time, energy development must be accompanied by environmental protection," said the Minister of Ecology, Spatial Planning and Urbanism, Ratko Mitrović.
In this connection, the developer of the Plan in the field of energy, Zoran Miljanić, presented a presentation in which he presented the state and vision when it comes to the field of energy and the connection with the future Spatial Plan of Montenegro. He stated that during the duration of the Plan, until 2040, it is necessary to ensure the security of energy supply, the development of a competitive market and sustainable energy development.
"We have to have a vision, to create a Plan that is sustainable, but also economically profitable. I hope that, in the end, the proposal of the Plan will be voted by 81 deputies, because it is one of the most important strategic documents for us", said Prof. Branko Radulović, who attended the meeting as an expert in the field of economic development.
When it comes to the field of electronic communications, the main conclusion from the meeting is that the infrastructure must be available throughout Montenegro, because the coronavirus pandemic has shown the importance of new trends in business and digital transition.
Svetlana Jovanović, manager of the development of the Spatial Plan of Montenegro, presented strategic goals for mining, mineral resources, hydrocarbons, and stated the importance of reasonable exploitation of mineral resources in order to resolve the conflict between exploitation and environmental protection.
The meeting was attended by representatives of the Ministry of Capital Investments, EPCG, CEDIS, CGES, Chamber of Engineers, Directorate for Hydrocarbons, professors of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, as well as representatives of MEPG.
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