Slovenia solar energy storage

What is the Slovenian energy policy?

The purpose of the measure is to accelerate the deployment of investments in renewable energy production and energy storage, with the aim to foster the transition to a net-zero economy. The Commission found that the Slovenian scheme is in line with the conditions set out in the Temporary Crisis and Transition Framework.

Will Slovenia switch from solar panels to solar plus storage?

Subsidies in the residential sector will shift from solar panels alone to solar plus storage, it said, without providing additional details. Slovenia plans to start its first green hydrogen projects in 2023, under the European Union’s Just Transition Fund, according to the SPA.

Does Slovenia have gas storage facilities?

Slovenia does not have gas storage facilities, with companies dependent on infrastructure in Austria and Croatia. Slovenia has expressed interest in securing U.S. LNG sources via terminals in Krk, Croatia, or Rovigo, Italy, to diversify its supply away from Russia.

Do solar power plants need a building permit in Slovenia?

Solar power plants with the maximum power of up to 1MW are, according to the Decree, considered small power plants and do not require a building permit to be installed. The Decree simplifies investing in renewables and is a welcome change as procedures for obtaining building permits in Slovenia can be time-consuming. 3.

Will Slovenia add 258 MW of solar capacity in 2022?

Slovenia could potentially add 258 MW of new solar capacity in 2022, according to new figures from the Slovenian Photovoltaic Association (SPA). The country installed 194 MW of solar in the first three quarters of 2022, according to its distribution system operator, SODO. Almost all capacity was added in the residential sector.

How much energy does Slovenia use?

Almost half of Slovenia’s total energy consumption consists of imported petroleum purchased on global markets. Russia provides most of Slovenia’s natural gas, which accounts for 12 percent of overall energy consumption. Slovenia uses approximately 0.8 billion cubic meters of gas annually.