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.
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.
How many coal-fired thermal power plants are in Slovenia?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. In January 2022, Slovenian government adopted a national strategy to phase out coal by 2033, adopting a more ambitious timeline than was initially considered.
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.
Will Slovenia build a second nuclear power plant?Slovenia aims to decide by 2028 whether it will build its second nuclear power plant. The government is targeting a 55.4% share of renewables in electricity, 45.2% in heating and cooling and 25.8% in transportation, according to the updated NECP for 2030.
Does Slovenske Elektrarne own electricity?While the gas and oil markets have made progress toward privatization, electricity production remains largely in state hands. The holding Slovenske Elektrarne (HSE) owns and manages a series of electricity production plants, primarily hydropower and the thermal power plant Šošta
Jul 15, 2025 · Solar and wind power projects with or without energy storage that are on Slovenia''s priority list can be submitted for grants.
Mar 18, 2024 · However, a lack of financial resources has postponed these projects. Since the change in government, Slovenia accelerated efforts to increase power generation from
Jul 16, 2025 · Share Slovenia''s Ministry of the Environment, Climate and Energy has published an investment call to co-finance solar and wind power projects granted priority status.
Jul 16, 2025 · Share Slovenia''s Ministry of the Environment, Climate and Energy has published an investment call to co-finance solar and wind power projects granted priority status.
Dec 27, 2024 · Slovenia targets 400 MW in BESS, 100 MW in electrolyzers and more pumped storage in the updated Integrated National Energy and Climate Plan.
Sep 3, 2024 · State-owned utility and power generator HSE is targeting 800MW of flexibility assets across Slovenia by 2035, including pumped hydro energy storage (PHES) and battery energy storage systems (BESS).
Jul 16, 2025 · The Ministry of the Environment, Climate and Energy launched a public call for cofunding under a mechanism for the modernization of energy systems in Slovenia and
Jul 17, 2025 · The Slovenian government has opened an investment call with a budget of EUR 29.5 million (USD 34.3m) to co-finance projects for the adoption of wind, solar and energy
Jul 17, 2025 · The Slovenian government has opened an investment call with a budget of EUR 29.5 million (USD 34.3m) to co-finance projects for the adoption of wind, solar and energy storage capacity.
May 12, 2025 · The Government of Slovenia has adopted a decree on the spatial plan for what is set to become the country''s largest solar power plant. The decision paves the way for the
Dec 27, 2024 · Slovenia targets 400 MW in BESS, 100 MW in electrolyzers and more pumped storage in the updated Integrated National Energy and Climate Plan.
Sep 3, 2024 · State-owned utility and power generator HSE is targeting 800MW of flexibility assets across Slovenia by 2035, including pumped hydro energy storage (PHES) and battery
The Unseen Challenge: Why Traditional Grids Struggle with Modern Energy Demands You know, when we flip a light switch in Ljubljana, few realize the complex ballet happening between
Mar 10, 2024 · This effort complements Slovenia''s renewable energy expansion targets of 1,400 MW of solar and 70 MW of wind capacity, increasing grid flexibility and energy security. The
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.
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.
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. In January 2022, Slovenian government adopted a national strategy to phase out coal by 2033, adopting a more ambitious timeline than was initially considered.
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.
Slovenia aims to decide by 2028 whether it will build its second nuclear power plant. The government is targeting a 55.4% share of renewables in electricity, 45.2% in heating and cooling and 25.8% in transportation, according to the updated NECP for 2030.
While the gas and oil markets have made progress toward privatization, electricity production remains largely in state hands. The holding Slovenske Elektrarne (HSE) owns and manages a series of electricity production plants, primarily hydropower and the thermal power plant Šoštanj.
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