European Funds Approved for Prapretno Solar Power Plant Project

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The Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development has approved European funds for the Construction of the Prapretno 2 and 3 solar power plant with a battery storage system. This project, implemented by Slovenske elektrarne doo (HSE doo), aims to contribute to the comprehensive energy restructuring of the Zasavska Coal Region and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The project will also revitalize and rehabilitate a spatially and environmentally degraded area related to coal mining and coal use.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Prapretno 2 and 3 solar power plant project will be built with a battery storage facility to provide electricity, located on a closed and recultivated ash and slag landfill near Trbovlje.
  • The project is co-financed with European funds and aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and contribute to the rehabilitation of a degraded area related to coal mining and coal use.
  • The investment is part of the European Cohesion Policy Programme for the period 2021-2027 in Slovenia, with a focus on Restructuring of Coal Regions.
  • The Just Transition Fund will contribute approximately 4 million euros (4,076,529.30 euros exactly) for the project, which is worth 13,623,180 euros in total.
  • The project pursues the specific objective of the Just Transition Fund and aims to contribute to the comprehensive energy restructuring of the Zasavska Coal Region.
  • The rehabilitation and revitalization of the area will also help to improve the local environment and create new employment opportunities.

Statistics:

  • Total project cost: 13,623,180 euros
  • European funds contribution: 4,076,529.30 euros
  • Total contribution from the Just Transition Fund: approximately 4 million euros

Sources:

  • "European funds for the construction of Prapretno solar power plant" by [Author: Freepik Holding Slovenske elektrarne doo (HSE doo)]
  • European Cohesion Policy Programme for the period 2021-2027 in Slovenia
  • Just Transition Fund document
  • "Construction of Prapretno 2 and 3 solar power plants with a battery storage facility" by [Copyright 2025 Euclid Infotech Pvt. Ltd., distributed by Contify.com]