Exploitation of biogas power plant—Clean Development Mechanism project, Vizelj, Serbia

This case study of biogas power plant is designed in accordance with the existing energy policy that recognizes producers of energy from renewable sources as producers with privileged status and guarantees the purchase of energy at subsidized prices. The investor company revised its own energy policy and aligned it with the priorities of sustainable energy policy of Serbia. The paper presents an analysis of biogas power plant output (electrical and thermal energy), balance, sale, and potential prices on the market that are consistent with the incentives of energy policy of Serbia. In addition, special emphasis is given to the revenues that a biogas power plant realizes by using another mechanism of energy policy, which promotes gaining revenues by reducing pollution of the atmosphere. The authors also show the procedure, costs, and expected effects from the qualification of this power plant project for the Clean Development Mechanism project categories. Investing in a biogas power plant in Serbia costs 950 000 euros and is financed from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) funds for the Western Balkans. Analysis of the parameters described in the paper can serve as a guide and example for potential investors in this field.