April 2025 Sees Surge in North Macedonia Renewable Energy
In April 2025, North Macedonia experienced a remarkable rise in renewable energy production, showcasing a 20.8% increase compared to the previous year. The State Statistical Office reported that the total renewable energy output for the month reached an impressive 119,821 MWh.
This notable surge was primarily driven by a 26.3% increase in electricity generation from hydropower plants and a 5.4% rise in wind power production. Moreover, solar power generation saw a substantial boost of 21.7% during the same period. Unfortunately, these gains were somewhat offset by a 15.3% decline in electricity production from biogas plants.
Hydropower and Solar Dominate North Macedonia Renewable Energy Growth
In April 2025, hydropower continued to be the leading renewable energy source in North Macedonia, producing 97,683 MWh. This accounted for nearly 82% of the total renewable energy generated, marking a significant increase compared to April 2024, despite a modest 1% decrease from the previous month.
Solar power also made considerable strides, producing 8,062 MWh in April 2025. This was a 1.6% increase from the previous month and a 21.7% increase compared to April 2024, highlighting a steady upward trend in solar energy production.
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Wind and Biogas Trends in North Macedonia Renewable Energy Sector
Wind power generation recorded a 5.4% increase compared to April 2024, totaling 11,636 MWh in April 2025. However, this represented a 4.8% decrease from March 2025, demonstrating the variability of wind energy production on a month-to-month basis.
Conversely, electricity generation from biogas plants declined by 15.3% compared to April 2024, totaling 2,440 MWh in April 2025. This was also a 6% decrease from the previous month, indicating a consistent downward trend in biogas energy production.
North Macedonia Renewable Energy Impact on Total Electricity Output
The increase in renewable energy production is part of North Macedonia’s comprehensive strategy to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and transition to a more sustainable energy mix. The report also noted a decline in electricity production from fossil fuels, including thermal power plants and combined heat and power (CHP) plants, in April 2025.
Thermal power plants produced 21.7% less electricity compared to April 2024, totaling 79,472 MWh. CHP plants also experienced a decline, with a 37.8% decrease in production, totaling 22,808 MWh.
North Macedonia Renewable Energy Share in the National Energy Mix
Despite the reduction in fossil fuel-based electricity production, North Macedonia’s overall electricity production for April 2025 was still dominated by non-renewable sources, which accounted for 63.4% of the total energy mix. Renewable energy sources contributed 36.6% to the total electricity production.
North Macedonia’s growing renewable energy sector is a testament to the country’s commitment to sustainable development. The significant increase in renewable energy production in April 2025 highlights the progress being made in the transition towards cleaner and more sustainable energy sources.
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