Energy
News on Slovakia's energy sector
Energy prices will go up next year
This is due to the current price development on the global markets.Compiled by Spectator staff, 4. Dec 2018, at 22:22
State changes the law to protect its gas utility
But the draft law might be problematic in relation to the constitution.Compiled by Spectator staff, 29. Nov 2018, at 13:35
Parliament passes major amendment to green energy support legislation
The state will no longer automatically pay a lump-sum premium for renewable energy.Compiled by Spectator staff, 18. Oct 2018, at 23:15
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.Compiled by Spectator staff, 15. Oct 2018, at 15:07
Slovenské Elektrárne power producer in the red
The reasons for this development are several, both domestic and foreign.Compiled by Spectator staff, 10. Oct 2018, at 13:34
Some nuclear blocks temporarily out of operation
Several repairs and checks are expected to be carried out.Compiled by Spectator staff, 18. Sep 2018, at 14:00
Regulated electricity prices for households are going up
The regulator argues the higher prices of European carbon allowancesCompiled by Spectator staff, 13. Sep 2018, at 14:58
Slovakia is revamping support of renewable energy sources
New legislation keeps a controversial tariff paid by electricity producersJana Liptáková, 10. Aug 2018, at 5:17
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.Compiled by Spectator staff, 12. Jul 2018, at 22:34
Is the completion of Mochovce nuclear plant close?
PM Pellegrini inspected the construction site of the delayed project.Compiled by Spectator staff, 11. Jul 2018, at 22:48
Mochovce nuclear power plant might be delayed againPhoto
But Slovenské Elektrárne promises to minimise risks that would delay current plans.Compiled by Spectator staff, 5. Jun 2018, at 21:55
State will give companies €80 million on their energy bills
The new legislation on renewable energy sources introduces two fundamental novelties.Compiled by Spectator staff, 16. May 2018, at 21:40
State-of-the-art power plant in Malženice will be switched on again
The German power company E.ON has two reasons to resume its operationCompiled by Spectator staff, 17. Apr 2018, at 22:31
Slovak part of Druzhba pipeline used at less than 50 percent last year
Despite this, Transpetrol still transported more crude oil last year.Compiled by Spectator staff, 20. Feb 2018, at 1:17
Efficiency leads to savings and safety
Slovakia is still seventh in the EU’s energy intensity ranking.Peter Adamovsky, 15. Jan 2018, at 6:30
Decentralisation is coming to energy
The latest trends in the sector include smart systems, local source and renewable energy.Peter Adamovsky, 15. Jan 2018, at 6:30
Šefčovič: I have not considered running for president yet
Vice-president of the European Commission discusses presidential run, Brexit, and the new gas pipeline Nord Stream 2.By Marek Poracký8. Jan 2018, at 9:28
Coal, water and nuclear energy
Most electricity generated in Slovakia comes from nuclear energy.Jana Liptáková, 4. Jan 2018, at 6:30
Support of RES will change
Local source may be a cure to connection moratorium.Jana Liptáková, 4. Jan 2018, at 6:30
No new nuclear power plant planned
The state postpones the construction of a new utility in Jaslovské Bohunice, claiming there is no need for it.Radka Minarechová, 18. Dec 2017, at 6:30
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