What is the technical potential of solar energy in Slovakia?

The solar radiation flux achieves a maximum of 1,100 kWh/m2. The technical potential of solar energy has been estimated at 5,200 GWh annually, which is about 20 % of the total technical potential of renewable power sources in Slovakia. There is growing demand for supply of photovoltaic power plants and solar panels for installations on roofs.

What is Slovakia's national energy and Climate Plan?

Slovakia’s National Energy and Climate Plan sets an ambitious target of achieving a 19.2% share of renewable energies in gross final energy consumption by 2030.

How much electricity is produced in Slovakia?

Approximately 54.7 % of the total production of 27,149 GWh of electricity in Slovakia was obtained from nuclear power stations, 21 % from conventional power stations, 14.4 % from hydro stations and 8.9 % from renewable sources. The total potential of renewable sources that Slovakia plans to utilize is approximately 27,000 GWh per year.

What is the energy policy in the Slovak Republic?

The development of an energy policy in the Slovak Republic is aimed at optimizing the energy mix so that GHG emissions and pollutants are reduced as much as possible while maintaining and responsibly increasing energy security and affordability of different types of energy. The EP SR also includes science, research, and innovation.

What is the largest hydroelectric power plant in Slovakia?

The largest hydroelectric power plant is Gabc ̆íkovo with an installed capacity of 720 MWe. Its annual production (2,200 GWh) is almost half of the total electricity production of hydroelectric power plants in the Slovak Republic.

Why is wind energy untapped in Slovakia?

Despite its high potential, wind energy remains largely untapped in Slovakia due to its perceived instability and regulatory hurdles. Since 2009, the construction of wind power plants has almost complitely halted, with two small wind parks existing in Cerová and Myjava.