According to data published by Bulgarian electricity transmission system operator ESO, electricity production in Bulgaria between 1 January and 17 May 2026 increased by 2.22 % compared to the same period in 2025, reaching a total of 17 TWh.
Electricity consumption in the country also recorded significant growth in 2026, rising by 7.18 % to 16.78 TWh. As a result of higher domestic demand, Bulgaria registered net electricity imports of 215 GWh during the observed period.
Baseload power plants, including coal-fired and nuclear facilities, generated a combined 11.58 TWh of electricity in 2026, representing a decline of 10.6 % compared to the previous year. At the same time, electricity production from renewable energy sources (RES) continued to grow. RES generation connected to the transmission network increased by 11.37 %, reaching 1,408.7 GWh, while renewable electricity production within the country’s distribution network rose by 3.12 % to 1,385.5 GWh.
