Slovenia: Energy Country Profile

Slovenia: Many of us want an overview of how much energy our country consumes, where it comes from, and if we''re making progress on decarbonizing our energy mix. This page provides the data for your chosen country across

The Government adopts the Integrated National Energy and Climate Plan

The Government has adopted the Integrated National Energy and Climate Plan of the Republic of Slovenia (NEPN) in accordance with the European Regulation on the Governance of the Energy Union and Climate Action.

The Government adopts the Integrated National

The Government has adopted the Integrated National Energy and Climate Plan of the Republic of Slovenia (NEPN) in accordance with the European Regulation on the Governance of the Energy Union and Climate

Slovenia: Energy Country Profile

Slovenia: Many of us want an overview of how much energy our country consumes, where it comes from, and if we''re making progress on decarbonizing our energy mix. This page provides the data for your chosen country across all of the key metrics on this topic.

Energy in Slovenia

Onshore wind energy potential for Slovenia is typical of central and eastern Europe. A northwest to southeast band of higher potential wind energy is found across far southwest Slovenia, roughly between Gorizia, Italy and Rijeka, Croatia .

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In July 2021, following Parliament''s approval of Slovenia''s long-term climate strategy, the Ministry of Infrastructure issued the energy permit for the second reactor at Krško nuclear power plant, sending a strong signal on the future role

Energy in Slovenia

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Lignite deposits are found in the north central and northeastern regions of Slovenia; the country does not have any identified hard coal reserves. There is one active lignite mine in Slovenia, near Velenje in the north central region of the country. The mine produced 3.2 million tonnes of lignite in 2018 for combustion in the neighboring Šoštanj Power Plant. The mine is Slovenia''s only producing fossil fuel facility. The power plant has an expected closure date of 2033 nonetheles

Energy statistics, 2022

Nuclear energy accounted for the largest share with almost 47%, followed by renewable energy sources (including hydro energy) with 32% and energy from coal with 21%. With domestic energy resources, Slovenia met less than half (48%) of its energy demand, while the remaining amount was imported.