According to the Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia, the country experienced a 12% decrease in net electricity generation in August 2024 compared to the same month last year. Total net generation reached 1,264 GWh, marking an 11% decline from July 2024.
Key highlights include a 2% decrease in production from thermal power plants and a significant 44% drop in hydropower output. Nuclear power plant Krško also saw a slight decline of 1%. Conversely, renewable energy sources showed remarkable growth, with wind and solar power production soaring by 110%.
Electricity imports surged to 972 GWh, a 103% increase from August 2023, while exports rose by 21% to 1,189 GWh. Household electricity consumption increased by 2% compared to July, reaching 237 GWh, but commercial consumption dropped by 7%, totaling 582 GWh.
Overall, the supply of energy commodities declined in August, except for petrol, which increased by 30%. Notably, hard coal supply fell by 45%, along with significant decreases in kerosene (31%), coke (16%), and other petroleum products. Year-over-year, heating oil and kerosene supplies dropped by 33% and 19%, respectively, reflecting ongoing shifts in energy consumption patterns.
