What are the main sources of electricity in Slovenia?

A paid subscription is required for full access. Nuclear power is the most used source of electricity production in Slovenia. In 2022, nuclear power plants accounted for 42 percent of total electricity generation. Coal-fired and hydropower plants followed, each making up approximately 24 percent of power production that year.

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.

What are the different types of electrical networks in Slovenia?

Electrical networks are classified in terms of their voltage: low-voltage, medium-voltage and high-voltage networks. The ELES Company manages the latter, the high-voltage transmission network in Slovenia. In Slovenia, the most common shapes of pylons are "fir tree", "barrel", "the Danube", the "Y-pylon" and the “H-pylon”.

What are the different types of pylons in Slovenia?

In Slovenia, the most common shapes of pylons are "fir tree", "barrel", "the Danube", the "Y-pylon" and the “H-pylon”. To ensure the safety of air transport, the upper parts of overhead power line pylons near airports are coloured in red and white, and red-white marking balls are also installed on protective conductors.