According to data from Bulgarian transmission system operator ESO, the country’s electricity production in the period from 1 January to 1 February 2026 edged slightly lower, declining by 0.12% year on year to reach 4.34 TWh.
At the same time, Bulgaria’s electricity consumption recorded a notable increase, rising by 10.05% to a total of 4.62 TWh. As a result of higher demand and slightly lower generation, the country registered net electricity imports of 283 GWh during this period.
Baseload power plants, including coal and nuclear facilities, generated a combined 3.32 TWh of electricity, marking a 10.4% decrease compared to the previous year and indicating a reduced contribution from conventional sources.
Meanwhile, the share of electricity from renewable energy sources in the transmission network grew strongly, climbing by 22.34% to 273.2 GWh. In contrast, renewable output connected to the distribution network declined modestly by 3.42%, totaling 226.6 GWh.
