North Macedonia produced 462,653 MWh of electricity in May 2026, up 3.8% year on year. The increase coincided with higher hydropower and wind generation alongside lower thermal output. Gross electricity consumption reached 479,603 MWh, with domestic production covering 96.5% of demand.
Imports totaled 87,978 MWh, compared with 109,220 MWh in May 2025. Exports rose to 71,028 MWh from 67,840 MWh. The figures indicate a reduction in net imports versus the previous year’s month.
Thermal generation declines while hydro and wind rise
Thermal power plants generated 146,647 MWh, accounting for 31.7% of total output. Thermal generation fell 13.6% year on year. The decline reflects continued pressure associated with North Macedonia’s ageing lignite fleet and domestic coal-supply system.
Hydropower output increased by 33.2% to reach 138,015 MWh. Hydropower represented 29.8% of total electricity generation in the month. Wind farms supplied 31,435 MWh, equivalent to 6.8%, after recording annual growth of 50.6%.
Solar and biogas contribute alongside seasonal renewables
Solar plants and prosumers generated 143,419 MWh, equal to approximately 31% of total electricity output. Solar production was nevertheless 2.5% lower than in May 2025. The change was linked to weaker irradiation or differences in the reporting perimeter and operating conditions.
