Energy sector under pressure due to green transition, price hikes

Ljubljana, 30 December - The energy sector is coming under increasing pressure due to the accelerating transition towards carbon-free society, coupled in recent months with high prices, which may invite government action. A coal phase-out is imminent as Slovenia inches closer to building the second unit of Krško nuclear power plant.

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