Slovenia PV panel prices

What is the potential of photovoltaic energy in Slovenia?

Slovenia offers great potential for exploiting photovoltaic energy due to evenly spread solar irradiation. The first photovoltaic power plant in Slovenia was set up in 2001. At the end of 2017, 4,231 photovoltaic power plants had been installed in Slovenia with a total power of 267 MW.

How many solar panels are installed in Slovenia?

In 2019 Slovenia installed 2,496 solar photovoltaic systems with a total capacity of 31.2 MW of which the vast majority is for self-consumption. Compared to 2018 this is an increase of 233%. The growing number of prosumers in Slovenia mirrors the trend in Europe.

What is the solar power industry in Slovenia?

The solar power industry in Slovenia includes up to 20 companies with an overall annual income of EUR 100 million. Slovenia has installed 2,496 solar PV systems with a total capacity of 31.2 MW of which the vast majority is for self-consumption. Compared to 2018 an increase of 233%.

How much will Slovenia spend on solar energy?

Slovenia has set aside €16 million ($16.7 million) to support solar energy communities, requiring projects to include at least 100 kW of PV capacity, with or without storage. The program will run until 2027.

Can a PV system be installed for self-consumption in Slovenia?

A PV system for self-consumption in Slovenia could be installed with a maximum capacity of 11 kW. The surplus of electricity is stored in the grid while the calculation is done once a year. Last year 2,482 PV installations for self-consumption were installed. Their capacity was 30.68 MW.

When will solar subsidy applications open in Slovenia?

Applications for the subsidy will open Mar. 18, 2025. Slovenia’s solar market slowed in 2024, but the residential segment maintained the largest share as it adjusted to the phase-out of net metering and a new electricity tariff system.