The main aim of this study is to highlight the main challenges of green transition in Serbia. The key challenges were achieving energy efficiency, and production of clean energy. Although, the majority of study in the field have been explored developed countries, there is growing interest of researchers in an issue of renewable energy in developing economies. Legal framework has been analyzed. The results showed the great potentials of Serbia in renewable energy resources, as well as pointed to significant challenges in wider exploration. Regional collaboration named WB6 can be framework for faster sustainable development of all Western Balkan countries.

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