Slovenia’s new government slams predecessor over green transition strategy
The previous administration neglected energy sovereignty, the new Slovenian government claims
Energy, water crisis spreads as Danube region is clinging on power imports
The downstream Danube region is increasingly depending on electricity imports and interconnections, while leaning on solar power and energy storage on the home front.
Slovenian ministerial candidate Jernej Vrtovec rejects ‘green activist energy policy’
Nominee for Minister of Infrastructure and Energy Jernej Vrtovec said Slovenia's priority is to build the second part of the Krško nuclear power plant
Slovenia earmarks EUR 1.13 billion for gradual closure of Velenje coal mine
Coal mining in Velenje is planned to end by 2033, with mine closure activities expected to proceed gradually until 2045
Šoštanj authorities demand clear benefits for citizens from Slovenia’s first floating solar plant
State-owned power utility HSE hopes that construction on Slovenia's first floating solar power plant could begin in late 2027
Slovenia earmarks EUR 282.2 million for just transition, renewables in coal region
The plan envisages renewable energy projects in the district heating system and at the Šoštanj thermal power plant site
Slovenia begins preparations for closure of Velenje coal mine
Slovenian Prime Minister Robert Golob visited the Velenje coal mine to present a draft law on its gradual closure
Celje, Šoštanj among Slovenian municipal authorities pursuing energy independence
The City of Celje is installing 11 solar power plants on public buildings, and the Municipality of Šoštanj plans four such units