Financial Support for Photovoltaic Projects

The article addresses opportunities for, and the importance of, subsidies supporting the installation of solar power plants in Slovenia, presenting solar energy as a pivotal resource in the nation’s energy transition. It analyses of the principal financial incentives—particularly non-repayable grants and favourable loans available through the Eko Fund—while outlining the legal and regulatory frameworks that govern the planning, installation, and grid connection of photovoltaic systems. Technical requirements and standards that equipment must satisfy, together with the application process for obtaining support. Particular attention is paid to the recent shift from net-metering to surplus-energy compensation, a change that materially influences project profitability. The article also highlights the growing importance of energy-storage solutions and smart-management technologies, and reviews trends within the Slovenian solar-energy market. It concludes by stressing that clear legislation, transparent procedures and stable support mechanisms are essential to delivering a successful energy transition.

Key words: photovoltaics, solar energy, subsidies, energy transition, electricity, self-sufficiency, energy storage systems.