Slovenia plans to deploy energy storage projects

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.

What are the major developments in the renewables sector in Slovenia?

The main developments in the renewables sector include the introduction of the National Energy and Climate Plan and the adoption of secondary legislation, aiming to make Slovenia a climate-neutral society in the coming decades and motivating private finance to invest in projects including renewable sources.

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.

Does Slovenia have gas storage facilities?

Slovenia does not have gas storage facilities, with companies dependent on infrastructure in Austria and Croatia. Slovenia has expressed interest in securing U.S. LNG sources via terminals in Krk, Croatia, or Rovigo, Italy, to diversify its supply away from Russia.

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.

Is the Slovenian scheme in line with the temporary crisis & Transition framework?

The Commission found that the Slovenian scheme is in line with the conditions set out in the Temporary Crisis and Transition Framework. In particular, the aid (i) will be granted on the basis of a scheme with an estimated capacity volume and budget; and (ii) will be granted no later than 31 December 2025.