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.

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 to invest in the renewables sector in Slovenia?

Investment in the renewables sector has been dependent on the availability of financing mechanisms. The Slovenian Energy Agency is the competent authority for tenders for the feed-in support scheme. Power plant operators, awarded by public tender, may choose between guaranteed purchase and operating premium.

Will Slovenia adopt a new National Energy Program?

Although Slovenia has not yet adopted a new National Energy Program, steps towards its adoption such as Environmental Impact Assessment requirements have been published. These requirements will be considered during the process of the adoption of the new national energy concept as envisaged by the EZ-1.

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.

Will Slovenia's only coal power plant close in 2033?

The Fit-for-55 goal of a 55% drop in emissions is for 2030. Slovenia aims to achieve it only by 2033, the deadline it set for quitting the use of coal. But chances are that the country’s only coal power plant, Termoelektrarna Šoštanj (TEŠ), and its accompanying mine Premogovnik Velenje, will close within a few years or operate at minimum capacity.