How much does electricity cost in Slovenia?

Industry-specific and extensively researched technical data (partially from exclusive partnerships). A paid subscription is required for full access. In May 2024, the average wholesale electricity price in Slovenia stood at 73.2 euros per megawatt-hour, one of the lowest power prices in the country since the summer of 2021.

Where do Slovenian electricity suppliers trade?

Slovenian electricity suppliers trade on foreign electricity markets, including the European Energy Exchange and the BSP SouthPool Regional Energy Exchange. For instance, GEN-I bought and sold over 3.3GWh in Germany and Austria, 2.5GWh in Bulgaria and Romania, 1.1GWh in Hungary, and 2.5GWh in other Southeast European markets in 2010.

How much electricity does Slovenia export?

In 2011, Slovenia exported approximately 1.3GWh of electricity per year'. Slovenia has three cross-border interconnections with Austria, two with Italy and eight with Croatia, all of which are managed by ELES.

Where does Slovenia's electricity come from?

Approximately one-third of Slovenian electricity consumption is derived from two brown-coal and lignite fired power stations. These ageing power stations account for all of the domestically mined coal.

What happened to Slovenia's electricity costs in August 2022?

This represented a year-over-year decrease of roughly 40 percent. In August 2022, Slovenia's electricity costs reached a record high of 494.4 euros per megawatt-hour because of a global energy crisis. Get notified via email when this statistic is updated.

What is Slovenia's energy industry like?

Slovenia’s energy companies are active in developing innovative electricity transmission and distribution solutions, while the country’s energy infrastructure is among the strongest in the region. Ministry of the Environment, Climate, and Energy Langusova 4, SI- 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia