Slovenia's largest photovoltaic power plant begins normal operation

The peak installed capacity of Slovenia's largest solar power plant is only 7.1 megawatts, with a grid connected capacity of 5 megawatts.

According to its developer Moja elektrara, the power plant located in southwestern Slovenia, bordering Italy, has recently started normal operation.

Slovenia's renewable energy expansion mainly relies on small-scale photovoltaic and battery energy storage facilities. Moja Elektrara, headquartered in Maribor, the second largest city in Slovenia, has built the country's largest solar power facility.

According to reports, the photovoltaic power station consists of 12888 550 watt modules. Calculated in direct current (DC), its peak capacity is only 7.1 megawatts. The grid connection capacity of alternating current (AC) is 5 megawatts.

Moja Elektrara installed this photovoltaic power station in Krvavi Potok village, which borders Slovenia and Italy. The power station is located in the southwest of Slovenia, within the city of Hrpelje Kozina. The expected annual power generation is 8.4 gigawatt hours, which is equivalent to the electricity consumption of 2400 households.

The company stated that the solar power plant began trial operation on April 1st and was put into normal operation on July 1st. It is expected to obtain the final permit - the occupancy permit - in September.

Moja Elektrara is a subsidiary of Austrian PV Invest, which previously stated that the photovoltaic power plant covers an area of 7.2 hectares. The company has calculated that the solar power plant can reduce carbon dioxide emissions equivalent to nearly 64000 tons over its 30-year operational lifespan.

According to the company, the facility is located next to a major road leading to Italy and is suitable for powering future electric vehicle charging stations.