Does Bosnia and Herzegovina need more solar?

But Sher said he believes Bosnia and Herzegovina is primed for more solar, as it has “strong” potential due to its climate. Herzegovina in particular is optimal for solar as it records 2,400 hours of annual sunlight. “The south side has huge solar capacity,” he said. “Most of the year there it is sunny even in the wintertime.”

Does Bosnia & Herzegovina have a 'underdeveloped' PV potential?

The report found that despite the country's energy security and independence, it is weighed down by “air pollution and health impacts” from combustion of fossil fuels and wood. The report also recognizes Bosnia and Herzegovina’s “underdeveloped” PV potential.

Will Bosnia & Herzegovina seize 'untouched' development opportunity based on coal?

Farooq Sher, associate professor at Nottingham Trent University, told pv magazine that the southern region of Bosnia and Herzegovina is perfect for large-scale solar rollout. But it is difficult to tell whether the Balkan country will seize the “untouched” development opportunity due to its heavy reliance on coal, he said.

How much radiation does Bosnia & Herzegovina produce a year?

According to the paper, the amount of radiation is roughly 1,500 kWh/m2 per year, which is “very significant” for PV. In September IRENA published its own assessment on Bosnia and Herzegovina's “renewable readiness.”

What if Bosnia and Herzegovina complies with EU legislation?

IRENA’s report found that if Bosnia and Herzegovina complied with EU legislation – underpinned by the major target of 42.5% of renewable energy generation by 2030 – as a member state there would be “drastic changes” in its energy sector.