The Slovenian Ministry of Defence has partnered with the state-run motorway operator DARS, the Vipava municipality, and the renewable energy company Soske Elektrarne Nova Gorica (SENG) to establish solar power plants at several key locations. These sites include the Mlake military training ground, various Ministry properties, and a future industrial zone in Vipava. The agreement […]
Slovenia sees negative electricity prices on weekday due to renewable energy surplus Read More »
On 28 April, wholesale electricity prices in Slovenia dropped below zero between 11 AM and 4 PM, marking a rare weekday occurrence of negative pricing. While such dips have become increasingly common on spring weekends, they are still unusual during regular working days. The trend of negative electricity prices is gaining traction across Europe, driven
According to data from the Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia, the average energy prices for households and industrial consumers in the first quarter of 2025 showed mixed trends. For households, the price of electricity stood at €0.189 per kWh, which represents a 12% decrease compared to the fourth quarter of 2024. Similarly, the
Slovenia: Electricity generation and energy supply data for March 2025 Read More »
Slovenia’s net electricity generation in March 2025 increased by 4% compared to March 2024, totaling 1,436 GWh, a 24% rise from February 2025. Thermal power plants saw a 24% increase in production, while hydropower output decreased by 12%. Nuclear power plant Krsko’s production rose by 1%, and wind and solar power generation surged by 42%.
Slovenia ends early warning phase for gas supply crisis Read More »
As of 31 March 2025, Slovenia has officially ended the early warning phase of its gas supply crisis, marking the conclusion of the initial stage of the crisis response. According to the Slovenian Government, gas transmission to the country is stable and operating at full capacity, with no disruptions expected due to current conditions in
Slovenia: HSE fully repays 492-million-euro capital funding Read More »
Holding Slovenske Elektrarne (HSE) has repaid 492-million-euro capital funding received from sovereign holding company SDH in December 2022, SDH said in a statement. HSE has repaid the last 75-million-euro instalment of the funding provided by SDH to bridge its liquidity gap at the end of 2022. -We have been able to return all 492 million
Slovenia: Algeria to increase its gas supply to Slovenia Read More »
Algeria and Slovenia have signed several cooperation agreements, one of which involves enhancing Algeria’s gas exports to Slovenia. Slovenia’s largest gas supplier Geoplin and Algeria’s state-owned energy company Sonatrach signed an annex to their gas supply contract under which Algeria’s natural gas supply to Slovenia will increase by an additional 200 million cubic meters per
Slovenia: Electricity generation fell by 25% in April Read More »
The decline in production was influenced by the overhaul of the Krsko nuclear power plant In April in Slovenia, the net electricity production was 877 gigawatt hours. Compared to March (1.374 GWh), this is a decrease of just over a third, and compared to April 2023, almost a quarter. The decline in production was influenced
Slovenia: Krsko NPP expansion project estimated at 9.3 to 15.4 billion euros Read More »
Slovenian energy group Gen-Energija said an expansion of Krsko nuclear power plant’s capacity by 1,000 MW will cost an estimated 9.3 billion euros. The estimated investment value is 9,300 euros per kW of installed power. This means 9.3 billion euros for 1,000 MW and 15.4 billion euros for 1,650 MW, Gen-Energija’s executive director for finance,
Slovenia: Krsko NPP expansion project estimated at 9.3 to 15.4 billion euros Read More »
Slovenian energy group Gen-Energija said an expansion of Krsko nuclear power plant’s capacity by 1,000 MW will cost an estimated 9.3 billion euros. The estimated investment value is 9,300 euros per kW of installed power. This means 9.3 billion euros for 1,000 MW and 15.4 billion euros for 1,650 MW, Gen-Energija’s executive director for finance,
