To what extent are SMEs in Bosnia and Herzegovina truly ready for the energy transition? What holds them back, and what motivates them to engage in this process? Are there available services and support that can help them? These and many other questions are addressed in a new study conducted as part of the DESET project (Digitally Enabled Sustainable Energy Transition of manufacturing SMEs).
The research was carried out between May 29 and June 13, 2025, gathering responses from 85 companies and 15 consulting organizations/experts. The aim of the study was to uncover the current state of energy management in manufacturing SMEs, identify key challenges, and highlight potential areas for intervention. Special attention was given to the role of digital tools and standards such as ISO 50001 and 14001 in improving energy efficiency.
The publication provides valuable insights for companies themselves, as well as for service providers, policymakers, and everyone working on the development of a sustainable and competitive private sector in BiH.
The publication with the research findings, in the local language, can be downloaded here: https://bit.ly/4o80Wlo
The DESET project is implemented by DIH IDEMO, led by Eda – Enterprise Development Agency as the project’s main partner, together with the Faculty of Electrical Engineering at the University of Banja Luka, the Chamber of Commerce of Republika Srpska, the Innovation Center Banja Luka, and the Republika Srpska Development Agency.
The DESET project is implemented with financial support from the European Union and the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany (BMZ), under the EU initiative for private sector development – EU4PSD. EU4PSD is part of the broader GIZ SEDEP program, which is additionally funded by the Government of Switzerland.
