SLOVENIA ENERGY COUNTRY PROFILE
Slovenia noor energy
deposits are found in the north central and northeastern regions of Slovenia; the country does not have any identified hard reserves. There is one active lignite mine in Slovenia, near in the north central region of the country. The mine produced 3.2 million tonnes of lignite in 2018 for combustion in the neighboring . The mine is Slovenia's only producing fossil fuel facility. The power plant has an expected closure date of 2033 nonetheles. [pdf]FAQS about Slovenia noor energy
What are the main areas of Energy Research in Slovenia?
In Slovenia, in future, the main areas of energy research will be: renewable energy sources, efficient use of energy in buildings, nuclear energy, electricity and electric power and electricity systems, heat and heating systems, the circular economy, etc.
How much energy does Slovenia produce?
Slovenia generated 68.8% of its electricity with zero carbon or carbon neutral sources in 2019, dominated by nuclear power and hydroelectricity. Fossil fuels oil, coal, and natural gas contributed 61% of the total energy supply of Slovenia in 2019.
Why is the opposition to hydro-electric power and wind energy increasing in Slovenia?
In addition to demanding spatial placement processes, opposition to the continued use of hydro-electric power and wind energy in Slovenia is also intensifying in some local communities, the general public and parts of the non-governmental sector.
How will Eles improve the electricity system in Slovenia?
The transmission system operator ELES in its development plans is planning to reinforce and upgrade the network and develop complex system platforms, which in future will be able to ensure a high-quality electricity supply to customers and improved resistance to potential disruption that may occur in the Slovenian electricity system57.
What factors influence future energy supply trends in Slovenia?
The variation in energy prices on international markets is a very important factor that also influences future energy supply trends in Slovenia. Slovenia is dependent on imports for more than half of its primary energy, and developments on external energy markets are decisive for the competitiveness of the energy supply in Slovenia.
Will Slovenia achieve low-carbon energy use by 2050?
The vision defined in the applicable DSEPS and included in the NEPN is to achieve low-carbon energy use in buildings by 2050 and Slovenia will achieve this by significantly improving energy efficiency and increasing the use of RES in buildings. This will also substantially reduce emissions of other harmful substances into the atmosphere.
Laco energy Slovenia
Slovenia, both as an independent party and a member of the , signed the in 2016. The European Union Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) towards climate goals includes Slovenia. In the December 2020 update to the European Union NDC, Slovenia committed to the common goals and to reduce its emissions from outside of the by 15% from 2005 levels by 2030. For comparison. [pdf]