What does EU state aid mean for Slovenia?

European commission. The European Commission (EC) on Friday approved, under EU state aid rules, a EUR-150-million (USD 161m) scheme in Slovenia that aims to support the expansion of renewable energy, heat and energy storage.

What does the European Commission's €150 million scheme mean for Slovenia?

The European Commission has approved a €150 million Slovenian scheme to support the rollout of renewable energy and heat as well as energy storage, in line with the Green Deal Industrial Plan.

What is the Slovenian energy policy?

The purpose of the measure is to accelerate the deployment of investments in renewable energy production and energy storage, with the aim to foster the transition to a net-zero economy. The Commission found that the Slovenian scheme is in line with the conditions set out in the Temporary Crisis and Transition Framework.

Does Slovenia have a good electricity grid?

Slovenia has an effective electricity grid and is pursuing opportunities to partner with neighboring countries to build and strengthen natural gas interconnections, as well as opportunities to increase access to and markets in Serbia, Romania, Bulgaria, Greece, Turkey, and the Western Balkans.

Where does Slovenia's electricity come from?

Roughly one-third of Slovenia’s electricity comes from hydroelectric sources, one-third from thermal sources, and one-third from nuclear power (with non-hydro renewables constituting two percent of the total). Almost half of Slovenia’s total energy consumption consists of imported petroleum purchased on global markets.

What is Slovenia's energy industry like?

Slovenia’s energy companies are active in developing innovative electricity transmission and distribution solutions, while the country’s energy infrastructure is among the strongest in the region. Ministry of the Environment, Climate, and Energy Langusova 4, SI- 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia