The Company's activities are:
- Electricity distribution
- Distribution network operator
- Construction and maintenance of power facilities
- Design and supervision
- Other activities prescribed by the CEDIS Articles of Association.
The Company's registered office address:
Limited Liability Company
“Crnogorski elektrodistributivni sistem”
12 Ivana Milutinovića Street;
81000 Podgorica;
Other information
TIN: 03099873
VAT No. 30/31-16162-1
History of the Electrification of Montenegro
1910
First power plant in Montenegro (Cetinje)
On 19 August 1910, on the occasion of the coronation of Nikola I Petrović, the first power plant in Montenegro was commissioned in Cetinje. This mini power plant had two diesel engines with a capacity of 110 kW (later increased to 220 kW) and provided lighting for the Palace, Zetski dom, the main street and several homes of prominent Montenegrins. It was built by the company of Emanuel Kraus from Trieste. It operated for 50 years, 12 of them without a breakdown. Today, the building has been converted into an EPCG museum.
1913
Electrification of Bar
Bar became the second city in Montenegro to receive electricity.
1916
Electrification of Kotor
Kotor received electricity, continuing the expansion of electrification in coastal towns.
1925
Electrification of Herceg Novi
Herceg Novi was connected to the electricity network.
1927
Electrification of Podgorica and Nikšić
Podgorica and Nikšić received electricity, enabling the further development of the cities.
1928
Electrification of Risan
Risan became the next city to receive electricity.
1929
Electrification of Kolašin
Kolašin was connected to the electricity network.
1930
Electrification of Ulcinj
Ulcinj received electricity.
1935
Electrification of Zelenika
Zelenika was connected to the electricity network.
1937
Electrification of Pljevlja and construction of the “Podgor” HPP
Pljevlja received electricity, and in the same year the first hydroelectric power plant, “Podgor”, was built near Cetinje. With a capacity of 250 kW, it is still in operation today.
1939
Electrification of Tivat
Tivat was the last of the larger towns to receive electricity during this period.
1946
First post-war transmission line (Cetinje–Višnjica)
The first transmission line of the post-war period was built, 15 km long, under the supervision of engineer Vinko Petrić.
1950
Construction of the “Rijeka Mušovića” HPP
The “Rijeka Mušovića” hydroelectric power plant was commissioned with a capacity of 1.36 MW.
1952
Construction of the “Slap Zete” and “Rijeka Crnojevića” HPPs
“Slap Zete” (1.2 MW) and “Rijeka Crnojevića” (754 kW) were commissioned, contributing to the development of hydropower.
1955
Construction of the “Glava Zete” HPP
The “Glava Zete” hydroelectric power plant (4.5 MW) was built entirely underground.
1960
Commissioning of the “Perućica” HPP (first phase)
The era of large hydroelectric power plants began with the commissioning of the “Perućica” HPP.
1976
Construction of the “Piva” HPP
Construction of the “Piva” HPP was completed, featuring the highest dam in the Balkans (220 m).
1982
Commissioning of the “Pljevlja” TPP
The “Pljevlja” thermal power plant contributed to Montenegro's energy system.
