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How much solar power does Slovakia have in 2023?

In 2023 Slovakia had 840 MW of installed solar power capacity. Biomass provides around 4% of electricity generation capacity. There is hydropower potential in Vah and Orava rivers (before Stary Hrad, and after Kralovianski Meander, Oravka tunnel), with power plants over 30MW as extremely profitable (for low cost/installed MW).

What is the main source of electricity in Slovakia?

Nuclear power plants are the main source of electricity production in Slovakia. In 2022, over 59 percent of total electricity generation in the country was derived from this source. By comparison, hydroelectric power plants accounted for 13.7 percent of power production, the most of any renewable source.

Is biomass a viable energy source in Slovakia?

Biomass currently dominates electricity generation from renewables, followed by biogas, solar, and hydropower. Despite its high potential, wind energy remains largely untapped in Slovakia due to its perceived instability and regulatory hurdles.

What is Slovakia's national energy and Climate Plan?

Slovakia’s National Energy and Climate Plan sets an ambitious target of achieving a 19.2% share of renewable energies in gross final energy consumption by 2030.

Does Slovakia have geothermal energy resources?

The Slovak Republic’s geology is favorable for developing geothermal energy. There are twenty-seven geothermal areas or structures, covering around 34% of the country’s territory, that have been identified as potential areas for exploitable geothermal resources.

Why is wind energy untapped in Slovakia?

Despite its high potential, wind energy remains largely untapped in Slovakia due to its perceived instability and regulatory hurdles. Since 2009, the construction of wind power plants has almost complitely halted, with two small wind parks existing in Cerová and Myjava.