Will Slovenia add 258 MW of solar capacity in 2022?

Slovenia could potentially add 258 MW of new solar capacity in 2022, according to new figures from the Slovenian Photovoltaic Association (SPA). The country installed 194 MW of solar in the first three quarters of 2022, according to its distribution system operator, SODO. Almost all capacity was added in the residential sector.

Why is there no new power plant construction in Slovenia?

Several decades of no new major power plant construction in Slovenia has driven the country, as well as some other countries, to a situation where the gap between consumption and production of electricity has become significant. The issue has become so serious that energy and climate policy has been placed at the top of all political debates.

Will Slovenia build a solar plant on the A1 highway?

Slovenian solar developer Soške Elektrarne Nova Gorica (Seng) and the country’s motorway operator, Dars, plan to build several solar plants along the A1 highway, which connects major Slovenian cities such as Maribor, Slovensko Bistrica, Celje, Ljubljana, Vrhnika, Logatec, Postojna and Koper.

How many MW will Slovenia's solar arrays have?

Overall, the arrays will have a combined capacity of around 20 MW. “Electricity consumption is increasing year by year, while Slovenia's self-sufficiency is falling for the third year in a row,” said Slovenian Minister for the Environment Bojan Kumer.

Which countries are developing solar projects along highways in 2022?

Other countries are currently seeking to develop PV projects along highways in order to maximize land use. These include Germany, Switzerland, the Netherlands, South Korea, Israel, and France. Slovenia could potentially add 258 MW of new solar capacity in 2022, according to new figures from the Slovenian Photovoltaic Association (SPA).