As the Government said, Slovenia’s sole nuclear plant has been granted the environmental and safety approval needed to extend its operations until 2043.
Although the shutdown of the Krso NPP was planned for next year, in 2015 Slovenia and co-owner Croatia decided to extend its life for another 20 years, in order to deal with the risks of a future energy crisis. The plant covers around 20 percent of Slovenia’s electricity needs and 17 percent of Croatia’s electricity demand.
Slovenia is planning to build a second nuclear reactor in Krsko: the final decision on the investment, however, is subject to the outcome of a popular referendum.
