Slovenia solar power generation for home use

What is the potential of photovoltaic energy in Slovenia?

Slovenia offers great potential for exploiting photovoltaic energy due to evenly spread solar irradiation. The first photovoltaic power plant in Slovenia was set up in 2001. At the end of 2017, 4,231 photovoltaic power plants had been installed in Slovenia with a total power of 267 MW.

How many solar power plants are there in Slovenia?

In 2022, 12,698 solar power plants with a total capacity of 227.6 megawatts (MW) were connected to the grid in Slovenia and 18,034 solar power plants with a total capacity of 411.8 MW in 2023. In total, 49,092 solar power plants with a total capacity of 1,104.5 MW were in the system on 31 December 2023.

Where does Slovenia's electricity come from?

Roughly one-third of Slovenia’s electricity comes from hydroelectric sources, one-third from thermal sources, and one-third from nuclear power (with non-hydro renewables constituting two percent of the total). Almost half of Slovenia’s total energy consumption consists of imported petroleum purchased on global markets.

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

Is nuclear energy the future of Slovenia's energy mix?

In July 2021, following Parliament’s approval of Slovenia’s long-term climate strategy, the Ministry of Infrastructure issued the energy permit for the second reactor at Krško nuclear power plant, sending a strong signal on the future role of nuclear energy in Slovenia’s energy mix.

Does Slovenia have a climate plan?

The Slovenian government is currently in the process of updating its national energy and climate plan. Slovenia currently operates one coal-fired thermal power plant – the 600 MW Thermal Power Plant Šoštanj sixth unit (TEŠ), which came into operation in 2014.