In February 2026, Bosnia and Herzegovina reported a significant increase in gross electricity production, reaching 1,340 GWh, compared to 1,258 GWh in the same month of the previous year. This growth is largely attributed to a surge in hydropower generation, which constituted 55.2% of the total output. Thermal power plants contributed 38.4%, while renewable sources, including solar and wind, accounted for 6.4%.
The net electricity generation from hydropower plants alone totaled 739 GWh, representing a remarkable 100.8% increase from February 2024. Conversely, thermal power generation experienced a notable decline, dropping to 515 GWh, which marks a 38.1% decrease year-on-year. Meanwhile, electricity produced from renewable sources increased by 48.3%, totaling 86 GWh.
Electricity imports saw a modest rise of 4.3%, amounting to 343 GWh in February 2026, up from 329 GWh the previous year. In contrast, exports demonstrated a robust growth trajectory with a 42% increase, reaching 635 GWh compared to 447 GWh in February 2025. This trend indicates a strengthening position for Bosnia and Herzegovina within the regional electricity market.
<pOn the production side, lignite output fell to 416,000 tons in February 2026, reflecting a 13.9% decrease from the previous year. The decline was even more pronounced for brown coal production, which dropped by 48% to 266,000 tons. Additionally, natural gas imports decreased to 26.79 million cubic meters, down by 9.6% compared to February of the prior year.
<pThese developments highlight a significant shift in Bosnia and Herzegovina's energy landscape as it increasingly relies on hydropower while facing declines in coal production. The evolving energy mix and export capabilities may have implications for regional energy dynamics and market strategies moving forward.
