In November 2025, Bosnia and Herzegovina’s gross electricity production fell to 1,336 GWh, a decrease from 1,425 GWh recorded in the same month of the previous year, according to the Agency for Statistics of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Despite this overall decline, the energy landscape continues to evolve, with thermal power plants accounting for 58.8% of the total generation. Hydropower plants contributed 35%, while solar and wind energy sources represented a modest 6.2%, reflecting their gradual integration into the national energy mix.
Net hydropower production showed resilience, reaching 463 GWh, which marks a 6% year-on-year increase. This growth was attributed to improved hydrological conditions. Conversely, thermal electricity generation experienced a significant downturn, dropping to 706 GWh, a decline of 13.6% compared to November 2024. Meanwhile, renewable energy output from wind and solar sources climbed to 83 GWh, indicating a robust increase of 15.3% year-on-year, although their overall contribution remains limited.
The electricity trade landscape has become more dynamic, with imports rising by 19.4% to reach 381 GWh, up from 319 GWh a year prior. Exports also saw an uptick of 9.1%, totaling 600 GWh, compared to 550 GWh in November 2024. These figures highlight an increase in cross-border electricity flows despite the challenges faced by domestic production.
The coal sector exhibited mixed results during this period. Lignite production saw a slight increase of 1%, amounting to 525,000 tons. In contrast, brown coal output faced a steep decline of 20.1%, falling to 401,000 tons. This disparity underscores ongoing structural issues within the coal industry that continue to affect production levels.
Additionally, natural gas imports decreased by 8%, totaling 27.5 million cubic meters, down from 29.9 million cubic meters in November 2024. This reduction suggests a potential decline in gas demand or improvements in efficiency across the energy system.
