Initially it was planned that the auction will take place on 18 March 2020, however that was changed to 23 April. Slovenian electricity distribution system operator SODO has published an invitation to participate in an auction for the purchase of energy for the needs of SODO in the year 2022. The purchase of electricity for the needs of SODO includes the purchase of electricity for covering energy losses and balance supply to SODO from the scope of the service of general economic interest.