4 FAQs about Environmentally friendly solar system production in slovenia

How many solar power plants are there in Slovenia?

In 2022, 12,698 solar power plants with a total capacity of 227.6 megawatts (MW) were connected to the grid in Slovenia and 18,034 solar power plants with a total capacity of 411.8 MW in 2023. In total, 49,092 solar power plants with a total capacity of 1,104.5 MW were in the system on 31 December 2023.

Do solar power plants need a building permit in Slovenia?

Solar power plants with the maximum power of up to 1MW are, according to the Decree, considered small power plants and do not require a building permit to be installed. The Decree simplifies investing in renewables and is a welcome change as procedures for obtaining building permits in Slovenia can be time-consuming. 3.

Can investors set up solar panels voluntarily in Novak?

Novak hopes that the various incentives offered by the state would be enough for investors to set up solar panels voluntarily. No fines are envisaged, but the investors obligated to set up solar panels who will not follow the new rules will not get a construction permit.

Should solar power plants be built outside a building land?

For any bigger solar power plants outside building land, spatial plans will still have to be changed, and the public will have to be included in such procedures. The law and regulation were required to enable Slovenia to draw funds from the EU mechanism for post-pandemic recovery. Many issues still open

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