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Last night in Be\u010di\u0107i, the IX Conference of the Montenegrin Committee of the International Council on Large Electric Systems (CG KO CIGRE) was officially opened. The event, running until September 26, brings together energy experts from across the region to share knowledge and experience, with a focus on the current challenges in power system operation. President of the CIGRE CG Committee, Predrag Mijajlovi\u0107 <\/span><\/b> emphasized the importance of a clear developmental vision for energy policy \u2014 one that includes building new infrastructure and smart grids, while prioritizing environmental protection and energy efficiency as business opportunities.<\/span> \u201cThe goal is clear, but the options are narrowing. And who should lead the way, if not us \u2014 the energy professionals?\u201d he said.<\/span> Mijajlovi\u0107 highlighted three global changes critically shaping the future of energy security: geopolitical shifts, the worldwide energy transition, and climate change.<\/span> \u201cWe must move away from treating energy as a social category. The evolution of the power system demands new strategies to redefine interdependence and strengthen sector resilience. The energy transition offers new opportunities for development \u2014 but if pursued haphazardly, without a plan, it could end in failure,\u201d he said.<\/span> \u201cIt is high time we expanded current activities and responsibly created the conditions for the intensive development of Montenegro\u2019s energy sector.\u201d<\/span> Minister of Energy and Mining of Montenegro, Admir \u0160ahmanovi\u0107, <\/span><\/span><\/b>acknowledged that, like the rest of Europe, Montenegro faces the challenge of making its energy future sustainable, secure, and competitive.<\/span> \u201cThe energy sector has the power to drive natural renewal and serve as the foundation for the green transition, digitalization, and the resilience of our society,\u201d he said. He highlighted that the Ministry is working intensively to accelerate development and ensure sector stability. Key legislative steps have been taken:\n\n\u00b7 Energy Law and Law on the Use of Renewable Energy Sources were adopted.\n\n\u00b7 National Energy and Climate Plan was finalized.\n\n\u00b7 First auctions for renewable sources were launched.\n\n\u00b7 The Law on Cross-Border Exchanges in Electricity and Natural Gas will shortly be brought before Parliament.<\/span> \u0160ahmanovi\u0107 also stressed that Montenegro\u2019s ambitions do not stop there.<\/span> \u201cWe\u2019re moving forward with the second submarine interconnection with Italy, which will further strengthen Montenegro\u2019s international energy position and solidify its role as a regional energy hub. We\u2019re also advancing market integration with the EU and neighbouring countries \u2014 because only together can we be secure, competitive, and ready for the challenges ahead.\u201d<\/span> He added that the energy sector is not only about overcoming challenges, but also about unlocking development opportunities.<\/span> \u201cSmart grids, energy storage, digitalization, and advanced technologies create new jobs, strengthen domestic industry, and boost Montenegro\u2019s competitiveness at both regional and European levels.\u201d<\/span> Chairman of the Board of Directors of Elektroprivreda Crne Gore, Milutin \u0110ukanovi\u0107 <\/span><\/span><\/b>said the company had a clear energy strategy, emphasizing the priority of maintaining stable electricity generation.<\/span> He outlined a key development path: using existing hydropower infrastructure to integrate solar power plants, highlighting their compatibility.<\/span> \u201cHydro and solar are an excellent combination \u2014 meteorologically and technologically. But we also recognize the need for battery storage systems. I only wish we had them already, considering the challenges we faced, especially during the ecological reconstruction of the Pljevlja Thermal Power Plant,\u201d he said.<\/span> \u0110ukanovi\u0107 noted that large-scale battery storage is expected to be operational by January 2026, or no later than August the same year.<\/span> At the event, awards and plaques were presented for outstanding contributions to the work and promotion of CIGRE to professor Milovan Radulovi\u0107, professor Milutin Ostoji\u0107 and Ranko Radulovi\u0107.<\/span> Professor Milutin Ostoji\u0107<\/span><\/span><\/b>emphasized that the award belongs not just to him, but to all those who have built and strengthened CIGRE since its founding in 2008.<\/span> The 'Nikola Tesla' Award, as he pointed out, carries special significance because it is named after one of the greatest scientists in history.<\/span> The Nikola Tesla Award holds particular significance because it bears the name of one of the greatest scientists in history. Nikola Tesla is the man upon whose work and discoveries modern electrical engineering is built. Tesla\u2019s rotating magnetic field is the foundation of everything I taught for over 42 years at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering. Today, I can say: there is no better motor than the asynchronous one, nor a better generator than the synchronous. For me, the synchronous machine is a true masterpiece \u2014 producing power of the highest quality,\u201d said Ostoji\u0107.<\/span> Ranko Radulovi\u0107<\/span><\/span><\/b>, recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award, said the recognition went beyond a personal honor \u2014 it reflected the collective effort and support he received throughout his decades-long career.<\/span> \u201cReceiving this kind of award means a lot \u2014 not just for the recognition itself, but because it comes from a community of people I deeply respect and value, and with whom I have spent my entire professional journey. Looking back over the years of work \u2014 through challenges, ups and downs \u2014 what I feel most is gratitude \u2014 to the colleagues who inspired me, shared their knowledge and experience, and stood by me, even when I doubted myself,\u201d said Radulovi\u0107.<\/span> He added that the award is not only a recognition of him but also of his colleagues \u2014 all those who shared the same path and demonstrated that effort, dedication, and knowledge are eventually appreciated and recognized.<\/span> President of the International CIGRE Organization from Paris, Konstantin O. Papailiou<\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/b>officially opened the IX CG KO CIGRE Conference,<\/span>stating that today, energy is more than a profession.<\/span> \u201cIn the past, we designed transmission lines, worked on projects, and travelled \u2014 it was a great job. But today, with the urgent need for an energy transition, this is no longer just a job \u2014 it\u2019s a mission. We have a mission to save the planet.\u201d<\/span> He addressed young participants directly:<\/span> \u201cWe are living in the greatest period our profession has ever seen. If we fail to decarbonize the planet by 2050, we will face serious problems. There is no Plan B, ladies and gentlemen \u2014 because there is no Planet B.\u201d<\/span> This year\u2019s conference features 62 scientific papers from authors across Montenegro and the region, which will be presented through the work of 15 study committees. In addition to the committee sessions, a technical exhibition of energy equipment from renowned companies will be organized, along with panel discussions on the topics: \"Modern Challenges in Power System Operation: Ensuring Stability, Flexibility, and Resilience\" and \"Transformation of Power Systems through Power Electronics Application.<\/span> The general sponsor of the IX CG KO CIGRE Conference is HITACHI ENERGY.<\/span> <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":7402,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":true},"class_list":["post-7007","vijest-i-dogadjaj","type-vijest-i-dogadjaj","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cges.me\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/vijest-i-dogadjaj\/7007","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cges.me\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/vijest-i-dogadjaj"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cges.me\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/vijest-i-dogadjaj"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cges.me\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7402"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cges.me\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7007"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
Numerous guests at the opening were welcomed by Chairman of the Board of Directors of Crnogorski elektroprenosni sistem, Aleksandar Miju\u0161kovi\u0107<\/b>who delivered the opening ceremony address, stating:
\u201cIt is a great honour and pleasure to welcome you to the opening of the IX CIGRE Conference. This gathering is proof that our profession is resilient, evolving, and ready to lead in this era of major transformation.
This year again, our focus will be on modern challenges in the power system: grid security and stability, digitalization, growing consumer demands, network flexibility, and of course, the integration of renewable energy sources.
We will talk about the future, and that future is the green transition, which brings with it a series of challenges. Sustainable development is impossible without it \u2014 and the green transition cannot happen without CGES. We are building the backbone of the system, the network that connects sources with consumers.
This year is particularly significant for CGES \u2014 we are completing one of our most important projects: the construction of the 400 kV transmission line Lastva\u2013Pljevlja, and starting the installation of a state-of-the-art variable shunt reactor.
Dear colleagues, I am confident the days ahead will be filled with inspiring discussions, thought-provoking ideas, and collaboration that will last long after this conference concludes. I wish the panelists engaging discussions, the authors success in presenting their research, and all participants to gain valuable knowledge that will inspire future projects.\u201d
I wish the panellists a substantive discussion, the authors of the papers a successful presentation of their research, and all participants a take-home of new knowledge that will be an impetus for future projects.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n