In January 2026, Bosnia and Herzegovina achieved a gross electricity production of 1,487 GWh, marking a year-on-year increase from 1,402 GWh. This growth reflects a moderate uptick in the country’s overall energy output, driven primarily by robust performance in the hydropower sector.
The generation mix for January revealed that hydropower plants contributed the largest share at 49.2%, closely followed by thermal power plants at 45.6%. Meanwhile, renewable sources such as solar and wind collectively accounted for 5.2% of the total production, underscoring the ongoing dominance of conventional energy sources in Bosnia and Herzegovina’s energy landscape.
Net hydropower production reached 726 GWh, representing a significant 49.7% increase compared to January 2024. This surge highlights favorable hydro conditions during this period. Conversely, thermal power generation saw a decline to 601 GWh, which is 19.2% lower than the previous year, indicating a shift towards reduced dependence on fossil fuels.
The contribution from renewable energy sources experienced some variability; electricity generation from wind and solar totaled 78 GWh, reflecting a 3.7% decrease year-on-year. This suggests challenges in maintaining consistent output from non-hydro renewable resources despite strong hydropower performance.
On the trade front, Bosnia and Herzegovina recorded an 11.6% reduction in electricity imports, totaling 381 GWh compared to 431 GWh in January 2025. Exports also saw a decline of 3.1%, falling to 563 GWh from 581 GWh year-over-year, indicating a slight contraction in cross-border electricity transactions.
The coal sector displayed mixed results; lignite production was reported at 501,000 tons for January 2026, showing only a marginal 0.4% decrease from the previous year. However, brown coal production faced a more pronounced drop of 40.8%, totaling 266,000 tons, which points to significant challenges within this segment of the energy market.
In terms of natural gas supply, imports rose to 36.08 million cubic meters in January 2026, up by 5.9% compared to the same month last year. This increase indicates a slight uptick in domestic gas demand as the country navigates its energy needs amidst evolving market conditions.
