Electricity consumption in Slovenia declined slightly in April, with total withdrawals from the transmission network reaching 809.3 GWh, reflecting a modest decrease compared with both the same month last year and initial forecasts.
The largest deviation from projections came from direct industrial and commercial consumers. This group drew 85.4 GWh from the network during the month, representing a 5.2% year-on-year decline and falling nearly 15% below expectations outlined in the national energy balance, indicating weaker-than-expected industrial electricity demand.
Distribution companies, which account for the majority of overall consumption, recorded relatively stable usage levels. Their combined withdrawals totaled 686.5 GWh, only marginally below the volume registered in April of the previous year, reflecting stable household and retail electricity demand across the country.
Demand linked to pumping operations at the Avče pumped-storage hydropower plant also remained broadly stable. The facility consumed 37.4 GWh for pumping, showing only a slight increase compared with April 2025, suggesting steady operational use of energy storage capacity.
Despite the monthly decline, electricity demand in Slovenia continues an upward trajectory in the broader trend. During the first four months of 2026, total consumption on the transmission network reached 4,053 GWh, exceeding the level recorded in the same period last year by 2.8%, indicating sustained structural demand growth.
Cumulative demand also surpassed planning assumptions. Consumption between January and April was nearly 2% higher than projected, pointing to stronger-than-expected electricity use across key sectors of the economy and reinforcing underlying system demand resilience.
Growth was recorded across all major consumer categories during the first four months of the year. Distribution system operators increased withdrawals to 3,592.1 GWh, up 2.7% year-on-year. Direct consumers reached 324.2 GWh, a 4.9% increase, while electricity used by HPP Avče rose 2.7% to 136.7 GWh, reflecting balanced growth across the system.
Overall, the latest figures indicate that although April brought a temporary slowdown, Slovenia’s electricity consumption trend remains positive, with continued demand growth expectations for 2026.
