Bulgaria outdoor power supply assembly plant

What is the electricity sector in Bulgaria?

The electricity sector in Bulgaria is an important part of energy in Bulgaria and is highly diversified. As of 2021 nuclear power accounts for 34.7% of Bulgaria's power, coal power provides 39.4%, while renewable energy provides 15.8% of the country's electricity needs.

Does Bulgaria have a nuclear power plant?

Bulgaria has the Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant with two pressurized water reactors (together 2000 MW net). Four old and unsafe VVER-440/230 reactors (4 x 408 MW net) were taken off-line in 2004 and 2007). The two active reactors cover almost half of Bulgaria's electricity demand.

Which energy sources can be used in Bulgaria?

Renewable energy includes wind, solar, biomass and geothermal energy sources (although it is not yet known whether geothermal energy could generate any electrical power as only slightly over 100 degrees C had been found by 2023 ). Bulgaria has a high potential for solar irradiation, especially in the southern regions of the nation.

How much electricity does Bulgaria use a year?

As of 2021 nuclear power accounts for 34.7% of Bulgaria's power, coal power provides 39.4%, while renewable energy provides 15.8% of the country's electricity needs. Bulgaria consumes about 35 TWh of electricity per year, and some is exported. The residential sector is the largest consumer, followed by industry then services.

Does Bulgaria have a hydro power plant?

In Bulgaria, the National Electric Company (NEK) owns 15 conventional hydro and pumped-storage plants. Hydropower’s importance is not limited to the production of energy because it plays a key role in greenhouse gas emissions reduction. Bulgaria remains the most energy-intensive economy in the EU by a wide margin.

What is the main source of electricity in Bulgaria in 2022?

Coal energy was the main source of electricity production in Bulgaria in 2022. It accounted for over 45 percent of total electricity generation. Nuclear energy ranked second, making up 35 percent of total production.