How much energy does Slovenia need?

Slovenia targets 400 MW in BESS, 100 MW in electrolyzers and more pumped storage in the updated Integrated National Energy and Climate Plan.

What is happening in Slovenia's energytransition?

eople and communities in Slovenia’s energytransition is emerging strongly. The government and local energy companies are increasingly engaging with communities through consultative processes and collaborative projects that not only address the energy needs but als

Does Slovenia have gas storage facilities?

Slovenia does not have gas storage facilities, and is dependent on infrastructure in Austria and Croatia. Slovenia has expressed interest in securing U.S. LNG sources via terminals in Krk, Croatia, or Rovigo, Italy, to diversify its supply. Beginning in 2027, Geoplin booked additional capacity to acquire LNG from the Krk terminal.

How has Slovenia's energy sector changed over the years?

nt in its energy strategies.Technological Innovations and Social IntegrationSlovenia's energy sector has embraced significant technological advancements, including renewable energy integrations and potential expansions in nuclear power,

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.

How much natural gas does Slovenia use?

Slovenia uses approximately 0.8 billion cubic meters of natural gas annually, accounting for about 12 percent of the country’s energy consumption. The state-owned gas company Geoplin signed a five-year natural gas supply contract with Gazprom in 2018 to import 600 million cubic meters of Russian natural gas per year.