In February 2026, the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FBiH) reported a notable surge in electricity production, reaching a total of 774 GWh. This figure represents a substantial year-on-year increase of 25.4%, up from 617 GWh in the same month the previous year, indicating robust growth in the region’s electricity generation capabilities.
The composition of this gross electricity production highlights the ongoing dominance of renewable energy sources, particularly hydropower. Hydropower plants contributed 57.6% to the total output, while thermal power plants made up 35%. Wind energy accounted for a smaller portion at 7.4%, reflecting the FBiH’s reliance on hydropower as a stable energy source within its overall energy mix.
Net electricity production for the month was recorded at 740 GWh, with hydropower contributing significantly at 443 GWh. Thermal plants produced 240 GWh, and wind farms added another 57 GWh. This diversified generation profile underscores a strategic balance in energy sourcing, although it remains heavily weighted towards hydropower.
On the trade front, February saw a reduction in electricity imports to 147 GWh from last year’s figure of 191 GWh, indicating a decrease in import dependence. Conversely, exports slightly decreased to 83 GWh from 87 GWh year-on-year, suggesting stable cross-border electricity flows despite fluctuations.
<pHowever, the coal sector experienced significant declines during this period. Brown coal production fell by 18.7%, totaling 257,695 tons compared to the previous year's output of 316,897 tons. Similarly, lignite production dropped by 13.4%, with February figures at 96,384 tons versus last year's 111,261 tons. Coke production faced an even sharper decline of 38.5%, decreasing to 17,861 tons from February's previous year total of 29,046 tons.
This contraction in fossil fuel output points to reduced activity within the coal-based segment of both the energy and industrial sectors in FBiH. The data collectively indicates not only an increase in renewable electricity generation but also a significant shift away from fossil fuel reliance within the Federation’s energy landscape.
