April 25 (SeeNews) - North Macedonia's gross electricity production decreased by an annual 14.6% in February, to 611,074 MWh, the statistical office said on Thursday.
Net electricity output fell to 573,531 MWh, from 672,274 MWh in the same month of last year, Makstat said in a statement, citing preliminary data.
Thermal power plants contributed the largest portion of gross electricity production in February. However, their production dropped 20.5% year-on-year, to 312,788 MWh. Hydro power plants generated 114,254 MWh, down 27%.
Wind parks' output rose 9.3% to 17,254 MWh in the month under review, while solar parks increased their electricity output 2.9% on the year to 12,976 MWh.
North Macedonia’s electricity imports more than doubled to 150,344 MWh in February 2024, from 66,692 MWh in February 2023. Electricity exports rose 16.3% 131,680 MWh.
Distribution losses slightly decreased to 99,621 MWh, from 99,644 MWh in last year’s February.
North Macedonia's gross electricity production increased by an annual 15.3% in 2023, to 6,826 GWh, the statistical office said earlier.