How much energy does Slovenia need?

Slovenia targets 400 MW in BESS, 100 MW in electrolyzers and more pumped storage in the updated Integrated National Energy and Climate Plan.

What are the major developments in the renewables sector in Slovenia?

The main developments in the renewables sector include the introduction of the National Energy and Climate Plan and the adoption of secondary legislation, aiming to make Slovenia a climate-neutral society in the coming decades and motivating private finance to invest in projects including renewable sources.

Does Slovenia have gas storage facilities?

Slovenia does not have gas storage facilities, and is dependent on infrastructure in Austria and Croatia. Slovenia has expressed interest in securing U.S. LNG sources via terminals in Krk, Croatia, or Rovigo, Italy, to diversify its supply. Beginning in 2027, Geoplin booked additional capacity to acquire LNG from the Krk terminal.

What is Slovenia's energy industry like?

Slovenia’s energy companies are active in developing innovative electricity transmission and distribution solutions, while the country’s energy infrastructure is among the strongest in the region. Ministry of the Environment, Climate, and Energy Langusova 4, SI- 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia

How many hydropower plants will Slovenia have by 2045?

Another pumped storage hydropower plant is seen by 2045. It would be able to generate 180 MW and store 2.6 GWh. The Integrated National Energy and Climate Plan envisages an overall 500 MW in gas power plants in Slovenia by the end of the decade.

What are the main sources of electricity in Slovenia?

A paid subscription is required for full access. Nuclear power is the most used source of electricity production in Slovenia. In 2022, nuclear power plants accounted for 42 percent of total electricity generation. Coal-fired and hydropower plants followed, each making up approximately 24 percent of power production that year.