In July 2025, the Krsko nuclear power plant, jointly owned by Slovenia and Croatia, generated 505,827 MWh of net electricity, exceeding the planned output of 500,000 MWh by 1.2 percent. In comparison, the plant produced 509,321 MWh in July 2024, which was 2.3 percent above the planned 498,000 MWh. The plant operated fully within its […]
Slovenia: Koncar and HESS to build 9.2 MW solar power plants near HPP Brezice Read More »
In June, Croatian company Koncar and Slovenian hydropower operator HESS, which runs plants on the lower Sava in Slovenia, signed a contract to build two new solar power plants, SE FEBR-D1 and SE FEBR-D2, near the Brezice hydropower plant. The facilities will be located on the left bank of the Sava River and will feature
Slovenia: HSE secures funding for Prapretno solar expansion and new project in Zagorje Read More »
Slovenia’s Ministry for Cohesion and Regional Development has awarded over 4 million euros from the Just Transition Fund to HSE for the expansion of its Prapretno solar power plant, specifically phases 2 and 3. Once fully completed, the site’s total capacity will reach 10 MW. HSE has increasingly focused its investments on renewable energy, with
Slovenia: Hydropower output drops sharply in June amid low rainfall Read More »
In June 2025, hydropower plants on Slovenia’s Drava, Sava, and Soča rivers delivered 341 GWh of electricity to the transmission network—just over 60% of the volume produced in June 2024 and 18% below initial forecasts. The decline was most pronounced in the Sava basin, where reduced rainfall significantly impacted production. Power plants on the upper
According to data from the Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia, the country’s net electricity generation in June 2025 dropped by 25 percent compared to the same month in 2024. Total net production for the month amounted to 1,145 gigawatt-hours (GWh), which also represents an 8 percent decline from May 2025. Thermal power plant
Unit 5 of the coal-fired Sostanj thermal power plant is scheduled for permanent retirement in June next year, ending 48 years of continuous operation. Since it began service, the unit has generated approximately 71,207 GWh of electricity, significantly contributing to Slovenia’s energy supply. In line with legislation aimed at accelerating the transition away from coal,
Slovenia: Largest solar power plant begins commercial operations in Krvavi Potok Read More »
Slovenia’s largest solar power plant, covering approximately seven hectares, officially began commercial operations at the start of July. Located in the settlement of Krvavi Potok in the Hrpelje-Kozina municipality, the facility was developed by Moja Elektrarna, a subsidiary of Austrian company PV-Invest. The plant is expected to generate around 8,400 MWh of electricity annually, enough
The Slovenian energy provider GEN-I ended 2024 with net earnings of 36 million euros, representing a 45.3 percent increase compared to the previous year. The group’s EBITDA rose to 52.4 million euros in 2024, marking a 41.9 percent growth. Looking forward, GEN-I expects its net profit to decline to 25.6 million euros in 2025, with
Slovenia: Šoštanj coal plant shifts focus to district heating amid plans for phase-out Read More »
Slovenia’s last remaining coal-fired power plant, Šoštanj, has shifted its focus in 2025 to prioritize district heating over electricity generation. Although extensive refurbishment of its 600 MW Unit 6 is nearing completion, the unit will remain offline until late September when colder weather increases heating demand. In line with Slovenia’s plan to phase out coal
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
