Slovenia’s February power picture: renewables lift output even as demand eases

Slovenia’s electricity statistics for February 2026 point to a system that is generating more than a year ago, but operating with softer demand than last month—an important nuance for anyone tracking how quickly the grid is adjusting as renewables expand.

Generation edges higher year-on-year, slips versus January

Data from the Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia show net electricity generation increased by 2% year-on-year, reaching 1,182 GWh. Despite that improvement against February 2025, production was still 3% lower than in January 2026, signalling a modest month-to-month decline.

Power mix shifts: hydropower up, thermal down

The February generation mix reflected contrasting trends across key sources. Thermal power plants produced 336 GWh, down 10% compared with February 2025. By contrast, hydropower production rose by 13% to 306 GWh.

Krško Nuclear Power Plant output remained steady at roughly 472 GWh, continuing to anchor the country’s baseload supply. Meanwhile, growth from weather-dependent resources accelerated: wind and solar sources generated 68 GWh, up by 52%, underscoring ongoing momentum in the renewables build-out.

Nuclear stability meets stronger renewables contribution

The combination of stable nuclear generation and rising wind-and-solar volumes helps explain why overall net output managed to grow year-on-year even as thermal output fell. For grid planning and market participants, this pattern can shift the timing of supply contributions across seasons—particularly when hydropower conditions improve while fossil generation declines.

Slightly less trading activity on both sides of the border

Evolving cross-border flows also shaped February’s balance. Slovenia imported 654 GWh, which was 26% lower than in February 2024, while exports totaled 672 GWh, down by 20%. Taken together, these figures suggest a modest reduction in both import dependence and export activity compared with earlier reference periods.

Easing consumption lowers demand after January strength

The demand side softened relative to the previous month. Electricity consumption fell compared with January: households used 311 GWh