Who controls the electricity market in Slovenia?

In Slovenia, most of the players in the electricity market are directly or indirectly controlled by the Republic of Slovenia (1.1.1 Overview). Despite the government’s privatisation agenda, the companies to be privatised and the exact scope of privatisation and/or strategic partnership remain uncertain.

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.

How will 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. This strategy will likely envisage a strong reliance on nuclear energy and further development of hydroelectric power.

Why does Slovenia import power?

Slovenia increasingly imports power to meet growing domestic consumption in the face of flat domestic production and could face shortfalls in the near future, particularly in view of its limited financial resources and the long regulatory approval process required for new hydroelectric or nuclear capacity.

Does Slovenia have a good electricity grid?

Slovenia has an effective electricity grid and is actively pursuing opportunities to partner with neighboring countries to build and strengthen natural gas interconnections, as well as opportunities to increase access to and markets in Serbia, Romania, Bulgaria, Greece, Turkey, and the Western Balkans.

Does Slovenia use natural gas?

Russia provides most of Slovenia’s natural gas, which accounts for 12 percent of overall energy consumption. Slovenia uses approximately 0.8 billion cubic meters of gas annually, most of which is based on a take-and-pay contract with Gazprom that it renewed in April 2018 for five years.