In January 2026, Slovenia experienced a notable decline in its net electricity generation, which fell by 3% year-over-year, totaling 1,224 GWh. This figure also marked a 4% decrease compared to December 2025. The data highlights shifting dynamics within the country’s energy landscape.
The performance of various power generation sources varied significantly during this month. Notably, thermal power plants saw a substantial output increase of 20%, generating 436 GWh. In contrast, hydropower plants faced challenges, recording a 25% drop to just 236 GWh. The Krško nuclear power plant maintained stability with production levels reaching 522 GWh, while the combined output from wind and solar sources decreased by 11%, amounting to 29 GWh.
The country’s electricity trade also reflected these trends. Imports were reported at 802 GWh, representing a decrease of 12% compared to January 2025. Exports saw an even more significant drop, falling to 626 GWh, down by 30%. Domestic consumption patterns remained stable, with household usage at 408 GWh. However, commercial consumption rose by 17%, reaching 648 GWh, compared to November 2025.
<pWhen examining energy commodities in January, the overall supply exhibited an upward trend, although several key sectors faced declines. For instance, the supply of other petroleum products plummeted by 92%, while both lignite and brown coal dropped by 34%. Other notable decreases included kerosene at -7%, and petrol at -3%. Conversely, month-on-month increases were observed for hard coal (+44%), coke (+33%), natural gas (+18%), heating oil (+17%), and LPG (+7%). Comparing to January 2025, kerosene supply increased by +20%, natural gas by +18%, coke by +16%, heating oil by +11%, and petrol by +10%
This mixed performance in Slovenia’s energy sector underscores the complexities facing the country as it navigates fluctuating production levels and changing consumption patterns amid broader regional energy trends.
