The Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina is launching a subsidy programme for private photovoltaic systems designed for self-consumption — the first scheme of its kind in the Federation. Running from 2026 to 2030, the programme has been adopted by the Operator for Renewable Energy and Efficient Cogeneration (OIEiEK), the body responsible for administering the support, and published in the Federation's Official Gazette. The formal call for applications and the specific conditions for the first year have yet to be released.
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Two target groups
Private households are broadly eligible for support, with the OIEiEK dividing applicants into two categories. Socially vulnerable households will receive full financing for their solar installations. Other private households are eligible for an investment grant covering 50 percent of total costs, up to a maximum of 60 percent of eligible costs, regardless of installed capacity. Capacity is capped at 10.8 kW, and the maximum grant is 7,000 Convertible Marks (KM) per installation, paid out once the system has been connected to the grid.
Meeting the specific requirements
Socially vulnerable households are eligible if they are already receiving social benefits and consist of at least three people. These must submit a formal application, after which the OIEiEK selects projects for funding according to a distribution key allocating support across the individual cantons.
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For all other households, annual electricity consumption must be at least 4,500 kWh. The system capacity must not exceed the household's grid connection capacity, and the applicant must be permanently resident at the installation address. Eligible households can apply within 90 days of the OIEiEK issuing its call, which will be published on the OIEiEK website and in at least two daily newspapers.
Up to 500 systems planned each year
The specific documentation required is set out in the relevant subsidy regulation published in the Official Gazette of Bosnia and Herzegovina. With this programme, the government in Sarajevo aims to involve citizens directly in the energy transition. The OIEiEK estimates that the scheme will enable around 500 self-consumption systems with an average capacity of 6 kW to be installed each year, generating around 4,200 MWh of clean solar electricity annually for direct use on site. (su)
