Wind Energy in Slovenia

Flashcards covering key concepts and facts about wind energy in Slovenia.

Wind Energy

Energy obtained from wind, produced by the uneven heating of the Earth's surface.

Wind Turbines

Devices that convert wind energy into electrical energy.

Wind Power Plant

An installation that harnesses wind to generate electricity, connected to an electrical grid.

Advantages of Wind Energy

Renewable energy source, clean energy, sustainable solution, low operating costs, local energy.

Disadvantages of Wind Energy

Dependence on weather, noise, impact on wildlife, high construction costs.

Current State of Wind Energy in Slovenia

Includes 3 wind power plants, with issues in spatial integration and smaller plants for private use.

Dolenja vas

The first large wind power plant in Slovenia with a power of 2.3 MW, built in 2012.

NEP 2030

National Energy Program that aims to construct 295 MW of wind power plants by 2030.

Potential for Wind Energy

Regions in Slovenia with potential for wind energy include Primorska, Pohorje, and Posočje.

SEPT 2030

The goal set in the National Energy Program to enhance wind energy development in Slovenia by the year 2030.