Solar energy production surges by 60% in the first eight months

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Solar photovoltaic (PV) energy production reached 2.57 billion kWh in the first eight months of this year, representing a 60.5% increase compared to the same period last year, according to data released by the National Institute of Statistics. 

This figure includes the contribution of prosumers. On the other hand, wind power generation stood at 4.10 billion kWh, a decrease of 16.9% (835.9 million kWh) compared to the January-August period of 2023. Hydropower generation was 10.59 billion kWh, down 24.7% (3.48 billion kWh), and nuclear power generation was 7 billion kWh, down 4.2% (308.1 million kWh). Thermal power generation increased by 1.1% (127.8 million kWh) to 11.37 billion kWh.

Final electricity consumption in this period was 33.56 billion kWh, 1.4% higher than in the first eight months of 2023. Final electricity consumption in the economy increased by 1.1%, household consumption increased by 2.9%, and public lighting decreased by 3.4%.

Internal technological consumption in networks and stations was 3.26 billion kWh, a decrease of 134.1 million kWh. Electricity exports were 7.17 billion kWh, a reduction of 9.2% (725.8 million kWh).

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Green Forum  |  21 July, 2025 at 7:34 PM