How many coal-fired thermal power plants are in Slovenia?

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. In January 2022, Slovenian government adopted a national strategy to phase out coal by 2033, adopting a more ambitious timeline than was initially considered.

Is nuclear energy the future of Slovenia's energy mix?

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 of nuclear energy in Slovenia’s energy mix.

Does Slovenske Elektrarne own electricity?

While the gas and oil markets have made progress toward privatization, electricity production remains largely in state hands. The holding Slovenske Elektrarne (HSE) owns and manages a series of electricity production plants, primarily hydropower and the thermal power plant Šoštanj.

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.

Does Slovenia have a good electricity grid?

Slovenia has an effective electricity grid and is 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.

What is Slovenia's energy capacity?

The reference capacity in the related scenario is 1.1 GW, from a range of 1 GW to 2.4 GW. A small modular reactor (SMR), of 250 MW, would come online by mid-century, the NECP reads. Slovenia plans to maintain a high level of electricity connectivity with neighboring countries, with a goal of more than 80%.