Energy, page 5

News on Slovakia's energy sector

PM Robert Fico recommended people tear invoices for electricity after the price increase.

Luxembourg's court will look into energy prices in Slovakia

The government changed the law on energy in 2017, making Slovakia's regulatory body less independent.

The nuclear power station in Mochovce

International experts to check the completion of the Mochovce plant

They were invited by the energy generator, Slovenské Elektrárne.

Laws passed in 2018 should serve as a new framework for green energy support.

Energy legislation underwent the biggest change in 10 years

The revision leads to more market-oriented support for green energy

Maroš Šefčovič (left) and Donald Trump (right).

Trump and Šefčovič have opened a new LNG export terminal

Slovakia is to import US gas only if it is cheaper than Russian gas.

Austrian PM Sebastian Kurz (left) meeting with Slovak PM Peter Pellegrini (right).

Austrian Chancellor Kurz demands that the nuclear reactor in Mochovce not be launched

The construction of the nuclear plant in Mochovce is our autonomous right, Slovak PM Pellegrini responded.

Bratislava airport
Video

Italian arrested at Bratislava airport due to fraud worth millions

The case is linked to Slovakia’s dominant energy generator, Slovenské Elektrárne.

Mochovce nuclear power plant

Austrians protest against the completion of Mochovce again

But both the operator of the nuclear power plant and the Slovak regulator consider it scaremongering.

Illustrative stock photo

Slovak Nafta completes the acquisition of gas storage tanks in Germany

Nafta is a key natural gas storage company in Slovakia.

Illustrative stock photo

Energy prices will go up next year

This is due to the current price development on the global markets.

Slovenský Plynárenský Priemysel company

State changes the law to protect its gas utility

But the draft law might be problematic in relation to the constitution.

One of few wind turbines in Slovakia,

Parliament passes major amendment to green energy support legislation

The state will no longer automatically pay a lump-sum premium for renewable energy.

Presidents of V4 countries, L-R: Polish President Andrzej Duda, Hungarian President János Áder, Slovak President Andrej Kiska, and Czech President Miloš Zeman at a summit, October 11-12, 2018.

V4 presidents: Nord Stream II is a threat to Europe

Presidents of the Visegrad Group countries discussed, among other things, the rise of xenophobia, extremism and nationalism in Europe.

Mochovce nuclear power plant

Slovenské Elektrárne power producer in the red

The reasons for this development are several, both domestic and foreign.

Illustrative stock photo

Some nuclear blocks temporarily out of operation

Several repairs and checks are expected to be carried out.

Power plant Elektárne Nováky (ENO)

Regulated electricity prices for households are going up

The regulator argues the higher prices of European carbon allowances

Also Slovakia is harnessing solar energy.

Slovakia is revamping support of renewable energy sources

New legislation keeps a controversial tariff paid by electricity producers

Steel pipes for the North Stream 2 pipeline are uploaded in Mukran harbour in Sassnitz, Germany.

Slovakia supports US President Trump’s opinion on North Stream 2

The government does not see any benefit in the project with regard to the reduction of dependence on a single gas supply route.

PM Peter Pellegrini inspected the construction site of the third block of the Mochovce nuclear power plant.

Is the completion of Mochovce nuclear plant close?

PM Pellegrini inspected the construction site of the delayed project.

Mochovce nuclear power plant

Mochovce nuclear power plant might be delayed again

But Slovenské Elektrárne promises to minimise risks that would delay current plans.

A solar energy array in Slovakia

State will give companies €80 million on their energy bills

The new legislation on renewable energy sources introduces two fundamental novelties.

SkryťClose ad