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.

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.

How much wind power does Slovakia have in 2024?

As of the end of 2024, Slovakia still has only 3.1 MW of installed wind power capacity providing a negligible contribution to total electricity generation (less than 0.01%). With these figures, Slovakia ranked second-to-last together with Slovenia in the EU-27 in 2024, ahead of only Malta, in terms of underutilisation of wind energy potential.

How has solar technology changed in Slovakia?

For the second consecutive year, Slovakia has witnessed notable acceleration in the solar PV sector. This growth has been primarily driven by the declining cost of solar technology, coupled with relatively high energy prices faced by businesses, which has increased interest in PV systems.

How many solar PV plants are there in Slovakia?

There are currently 479 utility-scale ground-mounted solar PV plants with almost 586 MW of installed capacity and 528 MW of rooftop PV systems in Slovakia. The largest solar PV plant to-date was commissioned in 2024 in the municipality of Iliašovce (Košice Region) with installed power at 6.3 MW.

What is the share of RES-E in Slovakia's electricity generation?

As of the end of 2024, the share of RES-E in Slovakia's electricity generation increased by a percentage point compared to the previous year, reaching 24.2%. Hydropower continues to lead, comprising 66% of the total installed renewable capacity, followed by solar PV at 29% and bioenergy at 5%.