According to data from the Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia, the country’s net electricity generation in March 2026 decreased by 9% year-on-year. Total net generation reached 1,294 GWh, which is 10% higher compared to the previous month.
In March, production from thermal power plants fell by 7% year-on-year to 361 GWh. Output from hydropower plants dropped significantly by 36%, reaching 265 GWh, while the Krško nuclear power plant maintained stable production at approximately 521 GWh. In contrast, generation from wind and solar sources increased by 45%, reaching 146 GWh, highlighting continued growth in renewables.
On the trade side, Slovenia imported 768 GWh of electricity, which is 7% more than in March 2024, while exports amounted to 836 GWh, representing a 14% decrease. This indicates a slightly reduced export surplus compared to the previous year.
Final consumption trends showed mixed movement. Household electricity consumption stood at 303 GWh, down 3% compared to the previous month, while commercial consumption increased by 6%, reaching 609 GWh, reflecting stronger business activity.
In terms of energy commodities, supply trends were generally positive in March, with increases across most categories. However, declines were recorded in kerosene (-6%), natural gas (-5%), LPG (-5%), and coke (-3%). On the other hand, strong monthly growth was observed in other petroleum products (+188%), followed by increases in hard coal (+44%), diesel (+13%), petrol (+13%), and lignite and brown coal (+9%).
Year-on-year comparisons also showed broad increases in energy supply. The supply of other petroleum products rose by 120%, kerosene by 41%, petrol by 9%, natural gas by 5%, and hard coal by 3%, indicating overall stronger energy market activity compared to March 2025.
