In November 2025, North Macedonia’s electricity consumption reached 602,989 MWh, alongside natural gas usage of 38.9 million cubic meters, coal consumption of 284,700 tons, and petroleum products totaling 94,077 tons. The State Statistical Office reported that domestic electricity production met 85.4% of total demand, with a notable 98.3% of coal utilized for electricity generation.
Total gross electricity production during this month was recorded at 515,076 MWh, reflecting a decrease of 5.2% compared to November 2024. Thermal power plants contributed significantly to this output with 157,351 MWh, making up 30.5% of the total generation; however, this marked a dramatic decline of 38.8% year-on-year. In contrast, hydropower plants demonstrated robust growth by producing 151,049 MWh, which accounted for 29.3% of the total generation and represented a remarkable increase of 73% from the previous year.
Additionally, combined heat and power (CHP) plants generated 157,784 MWh or 30.6%, showing a slight decrease of 0.5%. Wind energy contributed 30,714 MWh (5.96%), while biogas and solar power plants produced 4,194 MWh and 13,984 MWh (2.71%), respectively, excluding contributions from prosumers.
Electricity imports decreased to 192,038 MWh in November from 252,442 MWh in the same month of the previous year. Exports also saw a decline to 104,125 MWh compared to 136,346 MWh in November 2024. These figures indicate a strategic shift towards increased reliance on hydropower resources while simultaneously reducing thermal power output, all within a context of stable domestic electricity supply.
