In April 2026, Slovenia’s electricity generation experienced a significant decline, with net production falling by 15% year-on-year. This drop is attributed to diminished hydropower output and an increase in electricity imports, reflecting challenging production conditions within the national power sector.
Total net electricity generation for the month was recorded at 1,070 GWh, marking a 17% decrease from March 2026. The decline was particularly pronounced in hydropower, which plummeted by 48% to 219 GWh, driven by adverse hydro conditions. Thermal power plants also contributed to the downturn, with their output decreasing by 16% to 165 GWh. Conversely, the Krško nuclear power plant maintained a stable output of 501 GWh, continuing to provide essential baseload energy.
The renewable energy sector showed some resilience, as generation from wind and solar sources rose by 33%, reaching 184 GWh. This growth indicates ongoing expansion in renewable capacity despite the overall contraction in electricity generation.
On the trade front, Slovenia’s electricity imports surged to 860 GWh, representing a 22% increase compared to April 2024. Exports, however, fell by 7%, totaling 854 GWh. This shift has resulted in a more import-dependent energy landscape, particularly in light of reduced domestic hydropower availability.
Electricity consumption trends also reflected weakening demand. Household consumption dropped to 255 GWh, down 16% from March, while commercial usage declined to 546 GWh, marking a decrease of 10%.
<pIn broader energy commodity markets, April witnessed predominantly negative supply trends. Notable increases were recorded for other petroleum products and kerosene (both up by 57%), alongside petrol and heating oil rising by 22% and 12%, respectively. However, fossil fuel supplies faced substantial declines: lignite and brown coal fell by 65%, followed by LPG down by 20%, natural gas decreasing by 16%, coke down by 13%, and hard coal dropping by 10%.
This combination of factors underscores the challenges facing Slovenia’s energy sector as it navigates fluctuating production capacities and increasing reliance on imports amidst changing consumption patterns.
