Slovenia will initiate a three-month public consultation on July 1 as part of the spatial planning process for a new reactor unit at the existing Krsko Nuclear Power Plant. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Spatial Planning will release the draft plan for public review, while GEN Energija, the project developer, had already submitted its […]
Slovenia: Electricity generation drops in May 2025 amid lower thermal and hydro output Read More »
According to data from the Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia, the country’s net electricity generation in May 2025 totaled 1,261 GWh, marking a 5% decrease compared to the same month last year and a 1% decline from April 2025. Thermal power generation saw the steepest drop, falling by 36% year-on-year, followed by hydropower,
Slovenia: MOL reconsiders operations amid new fuel price regulations Read More »
Hungarian energy company MOL has raised concerns over Slovenia’s recent changes to fuel pricing regulations, warning that the new policy could destabilize the fuel market and compromise supply security. In a public statement, MOL announced it is reviewing its planned investments and business activities in Slovenia, though no specific decisions have been disclosed yet. The
Solar power’s untapped potential in Slovenia: Challenges and opportunities for growth Read More »
Solar power has become the most affordable and fastest-growing low-carbon technology across Europe, yet its uptake in Slovenia remains slow. This concern was highlighted by environmental organizations Umanotera, Greenpeace Slovenia, Focus, and the Slovenian Photovoltaic Association on European Solar Energy Day. According to their analysis, Slovenia has the potential to generate more than a third
Slovenian energy company Petrol has announced a series of immediate measures in response to the government’s recent fuel price controls. CEO Saša Berger revealed that the company will suspend all development investments within Slovenia, freeze sponsorships and donations, and prepare to renegotiate contracts with suppliers. Additionally, Petrol plans to close several unprofitable petrol stations. Berger
Slovenia: Distributors to invest over €150 million in smart grid modernization by 2026 Read More »
Slovenia’s five leading electricity distribution companies—Elektro Primorska, Elektro Ljubljana, Elektro Gorenjska, Elektro Celje, and Elektro Maribor—are set to invest more than €150 million by March 2026 to modernize the national electricity network and integrate smart grid technologies. These companies, which operate the country’s regional electricity infrastructure under the coordination of system operator ELES, plan to
The Slovenian Government has decided to extend its current fuel price regulation for an additional six months, while introducing new measures to ensure that fuel prices at highway service stations align with prices found elsewhere in the country. After considering several options for fuel pricing, officials opted to keep the existing system based on profit
Slovenia: New 466 kW solar power plant begins operation at Brestanica gas-fired facility Read More »
A new solar power plant with a capacity of 466 kW has officially started generating electricity at the Brestanica gas-fired power plant, marking a significant milestone in expanding renewable energy at the state-owned facility in the municipality of Krsko. The photovoltaic system was installed by GEN-I Sonce, a subsidiary of the energy company GEN-I. The
An independent analysis by the Slovenian NGO Youth for Climate Justice has raised significant concerns about the economic feasibility of constructing a second unit at the existing Krsko nuclear power plant. The report suggests that while the project may not attract private investors due to limited financial returns, it could still hold strategic importance for
Slovenia: Fuel retailers oppose Government’s proposed fuel price regulation changes Read More »
Fuel retailers in Slovenia have expressed strong dissatisfaction with the Government’s proposed overhaul of fuel price regulations. The planned changes aim to lower the maximum allowable profit margins on already regulated fuel prices and extend the regulation to petrol stations located along highways. Leading retailer Petrol has warned that such policies could force the company
