In January 2026, Slovenia’s energy sector exhibited a blend of declining electricity generation alongside varied developments in energy commodities. The country’s net electricity generation fell by 3% year-over-year, totaling 1,224 GWh, which also represents a 4% decrease from December 2025. This decline raises questions about the stability of Slovenia’s energy production amidst changing market dynamics.
The performance of individual power generation sources varied significantly. Notably, thermal power plants boosted their output by 20%, reaching 436 GWh. In contrast, hydropower plants experienced a substantial decline of 25%, generating only 236 GWh. Meanwhile, the Krško nuclear power plant maintained steady production levels at 522 GWh, while both wind and solar energy contributions dropped by 11%, totaling just 29 GWh.
The trade dynamics for electricity also reflected a downward trend. Total electricity imports amounted to 802 GWh, marking a decrease of 12% compared to January 2025. Exports saw an even steeper decline, plummeting by 30% to reach 626 GWh. On the consumption side, household usage remained stable at 408 GWh, whereas consumption among commercial users rose by 17%, totaling 648 GWh.
A broader analysis of energy commodities reveals a mixed supply landscape. While many commodities saw increases, several key areas faced significant declines. Notable decreases included supplies of other petroleum products, which fell by 92%, along with reductions in lignite and brown coal (-34%), kerosene (-7%), and petrol (-3%). Conversely, there were month-on-month increases in supplies of hard coal (+44%), coke (+33%), and natural gas (+18%). Additionally, heating oil and LPG saw increases of +17% and +7%, respectively.
The year-over-year comparisons for January indicate that kerosene supply rose by 20%, natural gas by 18%, coke by 16%, heating oil by 11%, and petrol by 10%. These shifts in the energy commodity landscape underscore the complexities facing Slovenia’s energy sector as it navigates fluctuating production outputs and changing consumption patterns.
