Where does Slovenia's electricity come from?

Roughly one-third of Slovenia’s electricity comes from hydroelectric sources, one-third from thermal sources, and one-third from nuclear power (with non-hydro renewables constituting two percent of the total). Almost half of Slovenia’s total energy consumption consists of imported petroleum purchased on global markets.

Does Slovenia use oil to generate electricity?

Following steep declines in use since 1990, Slovenia eliminated the use of oil for generating electricity in 2019. Renewable energy sources other than hydropower (e.g., biofuels, solar PV, waste, and wind) together provided 3.5% of total electricity generation in 2019.

What is the primary energy supply in Slovenia?

Total primary energy supply (TPES) in Slovenia was 6.80 Mtoe in 2019. In the same year, electricity production was 16.1 TWh, consumption was 14.9 TWh. The transportation and industrial sectors were the largest consumers of energy in Slovenia in 2019.

How can Slovenia transition to low-carbon energy sources?

Slovenia is seeking to gradually transition to low-carbon energy sources by focusing on efficient energy consumption, increased use of renewable energy sources, and the development of active electricity-distribution networks.

Why is Slovenia rethinking its energy policy?

Russia’s February 2022 invasion of Ukraine, however, forced Slovenia to reconsider its energy policy and seek alternate sources. Slovenia does not have gas storage facilities, with companies dependent on infrastructure in Austria and Croatia.

How much gas does Slovenia use a year?

Slovenia uses approximately 0.8 billion cubic meters of gas annually. The government approved a national energy and climate plan in February 2020 to reduce fossil fuel use and greenhouse gas emissions, support renewables, and increase efficiency.