North Macedonia recorded higher domestic electricity output in April 2026, with generation growth supported by hydro and solar, according to data from the State Statistical Office. Total electricity consumption reached 559,906 MWh. Domestic production covered 88.8% of demand during the month.
In the same period a year earlier, demand was met with a significantly higher reliance on imports. The April figures show improved coverage by domestic generation across multiple sources. Gross electricity production totaled 497,327 MWh, up 14.6% year-on-year.
Generation mix shifts toward hydro and solar
Hydropower plants produced 173,298 MWh, representing 34.8% of total generation. Output increased by 31.6% compared with April 2025, making hydro the largest single source of electricity in the month. Thermal power plants generated 157,331 MWh, or 31.6%, rising by 3.4% year-on-year.
Solar energy, including prosumers, contributed 129,351 MWh, accounting for 26% of total generation. This brought a larger share of solar into the monthly balance alongside hydropower. The generation structure reflected a more diversified mix in April 2026.
Wind, CHP and biogas add smaller volumes
Wind farms produced 31,435 MWh, equivalent to 6.3% of total generation. Combined heat and power plants contributed 3,347 MWh, or 0.67%. CHP output rose by 189% year-on-year in April.
Biogas facilities added 2,565 MWh, providing a marginal but stable contribution from bioenergy. Other sources remained smaller within the overall generation mix for the month.
Coal and gas consumption linked to thermal generation
Coal consumption reached 268,515 tons, with 99.9% used for power production. Natural gas use stood at 8.03 million cubic meters. Petroleum product consumption totaled 83,924 tons.
The fuel figures were consistent with the role of thermal generation in meeting demand during April. Despite stronger domestic output growth, North Macedonia remained a net electricity importer in the month.
Imports decline while exports rise
Total electricity imports fell to 107,651 MWh, down from 156,224 MWh in April 2025. Exports increased to 45,072 MWh, compared with 34,871 MWh a year earlier. The import decline occurred alongside higher domestic generation from hydro and solar.
The data show renewables accounting for a growing share of electricity production in April 2026, with solar at 26%. Hydropower and solar gains coincided with reduced import volumes during the month.
