Record investments last year, more modest this year
“A network development plan based on to expect intensive electrification In the coming years, it dictates the additional increase in investments in the network, upgrading the measurement systems and other systems in order to enable advanced consumption services and increased investment in cyber security, « said the 9th strategic strategic conference of electro -productive companies entitled entitled Blue solutions for a green future saying Uroš BlažicaPresident of the Association. But warnings that they can run out of money for investments are not without weight.
State Secretary of Energy at the Ministry of the Environment, Climate and Energy Tina Seršen emphasized the great importance of last year’s record investment, implementation of electricity prices, successful management By investing in solar power plants In the system of Netmetering and the technically well -executed transition to the new network charge. She said, with all seriousness, the ministry recognizes investment needs in this area and gives an absolute advantage, which is also reflected in the fact that for the first time in the history of Slovenia, they have also included investments in smart distribution networks in the modernization fund. « A total of € 213 million in grants are provided from the budget for network investments, » she added.
As part of the recovery and resilience plan, Slovenian electricity distribution companies are updating the network for its greater capacity and resistance to disorders. By the end of March 2026, they will be built by 1300 kilometers of low voltage network and 838 transformer stations with smart network elements included. The total value of the investments of electricity distribution companies is 150 million and the value of co -financing is EUR 71 million.
Urban LikozarCEO of Elektra Ljubljana, emphasized that weak points are mainly in the low -voltage part of the network, which is currently intensively upgrading with the funds for recovery and resistance plan. The solution to reduce unplanned downtime is to crack. « We need to be aware that with an increased investment cycle, on the other hand, the proportion of planned shutdowns is increasing, » he noted.
The money is running out
Director Eles Alexander Mervar emphasized the importance of the effective management of measurement data and relationship with end users. Slovenia has one of the most reliable distribution networks in Europe, but the quality of services is extremely high. In doing so network revenue To cover the development of a portable and distribution network this year, as much as € 221 million, taking into account the use of revenue from cross -border transmission capacities of € 100.5 million.
It was different last year, electricity distribution companies reached an investment record, and invested as much as € 220 million in the distribution network, said Dejan Christmas from SSH.
She also warned that something needs to be changed Dusky goddessDirector of the Agency for Energy. If projections confirm costs, in 2027 it does not exclude the necessity to raise network charges. However, the efficient use of networks, adjusting the consumption and the awareness that the green transition is expensive – and all users will be at the forefront.
