Electricity Prices in Slovenia (2026)
Slovenia's households paid €0.2118 per kWh in the first half of 2026, per Eurostat — 25% below the EU average, powered by alpine rivers and the Krško nuclear plant.
By the EnergyPrices Europe editorial team · Updated $1
Key numbers at a glance
| Slovenia — household electricity | Price (EUR/kWh, taxes incl.) | Annual bill at 3,500 kWh |
|---|---|---|
| First half of 2026 | €0.2118 | €741.30 |
Per Eurostat (dataset nrg_pc_204), first half of 2026, consumption band 2,500–5,000 kWh a year (band DC), all taxes and levies included. EU average: €0.2832/kWh.
Electricity prices in Slovenia: the numbers
Slovenia lands at €0.2118 per kWh for households in the first half of 2026, per Eurostat — below the EU average of €0.2832 by 25% — the 21st highest of the 27 EU member states. The price rose 17% year on year (from €0.1810 in the first half of 2025). The table tracks the last three semesters:
| Period (band DC, taxes incl.) | EUR per kWh | Change |
|---|---|---|
| First half of 2025 | €0.1810 | — |
| Second half of 2025 | €0.2121 | +17.2% vs S1 |
| First half of 2026 | €0.2118 | -0.1% vs S2 · +17.0% YoY |
Per Eurostat, electricity prices for household consumers, dataset nrg_pc_204 (band DC = 2,500–5,000 kWh/year, all taxes and levies included). In Slovenia, the price rose 17% year on year (from €0.1810 in the first half of 2025).
What the price is made of: energy, networks, taxes
| Component (2026-S1) | EUR per kWh | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Energy, supply and network (ex taxes) | €0.1625 | 77% |
| Taxes, levies and VAT | €0.0493 | 23% |
| Total (all-in) | €0.2118 | 100% |
The Eurostat figure is an all-in average: the energy component, network charges, levies and VAT together. In Slovenia, taxes, levies and VAT made up 23% of the household price in 2026-S1 (the ex-tax price was €0.1625/kWh per Eurostat). Network costs in particular are set or approved by the Slovenian Energy Agency and change on regulatory cycles, not with the wholesale market.
Standing charges in Slovenia
Slovenian bills are per-kWh with a small fixed monthly network fee (a few euros); single-rate and day/night dual-rate tariffs are both common. No daily standing charge exists.
Typical annual electricity bill in Slovenia
| Annual consumption | Approximate annual cost (all-in rate) |
|---|---|
| 2,500 kWh (low user) | €529.50 |
| 3,500 kWh (mid-range EU household) | €741.30 |
| 4,500 kWh (higher-use household) | €953.10 |
Computed at the all-in Eurostat rate of €0.2118/kWh (2026-S1); fixed fees are excluded — see the standing-charge section above. Typical households use around 2,500–4,000 kWh; electric water heating and some alpine electric heating lift usage.
What drives prices in Slovenia
Generation mix. Slovenia combines hydro (the Soča, Drava and Sava cascades), the half-shared Krško nuclear plant (35.0% of electricity in 2024, per the World Nuclear Association) and a growing solar fleet: renewables covered 45.6% of consumption in 2025 (Eurostat, provisional). The mix makes Slovenian wholesale prices among the more stable in Central Europe, though the country imports when hydro runs dry. On the numbers: renewables covered 45.6% of gross electricity consumption in 2025 (provisional), per Eurostat's renewable energy statistics; and nuclear supplied 35.0% of generation in 2024 per the World Nuclear Association.
Market structure and wholesale exposure. The Energy Agency (Agencija za energijo) regulates network tariffs; GEN-I, Petrol and the GEN group compete for households, with many consumers on the regulated 'universal service' offer that each supplier must provide. The price rose 17% year on year to €0.2118 in 2026-S1 as universal-service prices were recalculated upward — the ex-tax price of €0.1625/kWh shows a 23% tax-and-levy wedge.
Taxes, levies and policy. Slovenia cut network fees and VAT during the crisis (VAT went to 9.8% temporarily, then back toward 22% — verify with the Energy Agency). Subsidy schemes for vulnerable households continue through the national scheme.
Neighbouring markets tell the rest of the story: compare electricity prices in Austria and electricity prices in Croatia, or see the full European price comparison.
How to pay less for electricity in Slovenia
Three levers move almost every European bill. First, tariff choice: check whether you are on a default, universal-service or legacy product, and compare it against current fixed and spot-linked offers — in markets like Slovenia the spread between the cheapest and default tariff regularly runs 10–20%. Use the Slovenian Energy Agency's official comparison tool where one exists.
Second, consumption timing and efficiency: night or time-of-use tariffs, heat-pump and insulation upgrades, and shifting washing and EV charging off evening peaks cut bills without cutting comfort. Third, self-generation: rooftop solar pays back fastest in high-price markets — at €0.2118/kWh, every self-consumed kWh is worth roughly that much at retail. Verify support schemes and current tariffs with the Slovenian Energy Agency (energija-agencija.si) before committing.
FAQ
What is the price of electricity in Slovenia in 2026?
€0.2118 per kWh for a typical household in the first half of 2026, per Eurostat (dataset nrg_pc_204, consumption band 2,500–5,000 kWh a year, all taxes and levies included). That is the 21st highest of the 27 EU member states, 25% below the EU average of €0.2832.
What does the Eurostat household electricity price include?
Eurostat reports the all-in price per kWh: the energy component, network charges, renewable and policy levies, and VAT — averaged over households consuming 2,500–5,000 kWh a year (band DC), weighted to that country's actual consumption. It is the closest thing to a comparable household price across Europe, but your own bill will differ with tariff, region and consumption.
Is there a standing charge on electricity in Slovenia?
Slovenian bills are per-kWh with a small fixed monthly network fee (a few euros); single-rate and day/night dual-rate tariffs are both common. No daily standing charge exists. Where fixed fees exist, compare offers on total cost — energy per kWh plus fixed fee — not on the headline rate alone. The Slovenian Energy Agency publishes approved tariffs.
Why is electricity in Slovenia cheap compared with the EU average?
Slovenia combines hydro (the Soča, Drava and Sava cascades), the half-shared Krško nuclear plant (35.0% of electricity in 2024, per the World Nuclear Association) and a growing solar fleet: renewables covered 45.6% of consumption in 2025 (Eurostat, provisional). The mix makes Slovenian wholesale prices among the more stable in Central Europe, though the country imports when hydro runs dry. Slovenia cut network fees and VAT during the crisis (VAT went to 9.8% temporarily, then back toward 22% — verify with the Energy Agency). Subsidy schemes for vulnerable households continue through the national scheme. The all-in price of €0.2118/kWh stands 25% below the EU average of €0.2832 (Eurostat, 2026-S1).
How much is a typical annual electricity bill in Slovenia?
At the 2026-S1 Eurostat rate of €0.2118/kWh, a household using 3,500 kWh a year pays about €741.30 — roughly €508.32 to €889.56 across the 2,400–4,200 kWh range. Fixed fees are excluded; add them where they apply.
How can I reduce my electricity bill in Slovenia?
Compare tariffs regularly (including fixed versus spot-linked products), switch heavy usage to cheaper time-of-use windows where available, invest in insulation or a heat pump if your heating is electric-resistive, and consider rooftop solar where regulation allows self-consumption or net metering. Verify current offers and schemes with the Slovenian Energy Agency.
Sources: Eurostat — Electricity price statistics and dataset nrg_pc_204; Eurostat renewable energy statistics; World Nuclear Association (2024); the Slovenian Energy Agency. Figures are period averages — always verify your own tariff with your supplier or the Slovenian Energy Agency. See the full European overview or our comparison of all 30 markets.