Elektro Ljubljana

What Elektro Ljubljana does

Elektro Ljubljana d.d. is a state-owned electricity distribution system operator (DSO) and the largest of five DSOs in Slovenia, managing the country's most extensive power distribution network across 6,166 km² in central and southeastern Slovenia. The company operates and maintains more than 17,520 km of overhead and cable power lines, serving over 306,000 residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Its core technology infrastructure includes remote meter reading systems with communication equipment at transformer substations, an interactive real-time outage map, and digitalized network management across five operational districts (Kočevje, Ljubljana mesto, Ljubljana okolica, Novo mesto, and Trbovlje). The company traces its origins to 1898 (first electric light in Ljubljana) and was formally established around 1906.

The company's revenue model is anchored in regulated network usage fees (omrežnina) approved by the Slovenian national energy regulator, supplemented by electricity supply services (including the MOJ PAKET prepaid package and Zelena energija green energy brand), one-time grid connection fees, electromontage services for industrial and commercial customers, and e-mobility charging revenue from the country's largest EV charging network operated under the 'Gremo na elektriko' brand. Go-to-market is conducted through five information offices, a 24/7 call center, and direct field operations teams (Nadzorništva) across nine supervision districts. The company holds two wholly-owned subsidiaries: Male hidroelektrarne (MHE) for renewable energy generation from ten hydroelectric plants and solar projects, and Stelkom d.o.o. for telecommunications services leveraging excess optical network capacity. Distribution is on the Ljubljana Stock Exchange with the Republic of Slovenia as the majority owner. FY2025 balance sheet profit was EUR 4,695,670.32, with a EUR 0.12 per share dividend approved for 2026 distribution.

Name

Elektro Ljubljana

Legal name

Elektro Ljubljana d.d.

Website

https://elektro-ljubljana.si

Company type

Public

Founded year

1906

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Elektro Ljubljana is Slovenia's largest state-owned electricity distribution system operator, managing 17,520+ km of power lines and serving over 306,000 customers across central and southeastern Slovenia. It also operates the country's largest EV charging network and renewable energy and telecom subsidiaries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electricity Distribution Services

NAICS

Electric Power Distribution (221122), Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution (22112), Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211)

SIC

Electric Services (4911), Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900)

akta.pro primary industry

Electric Distribution System Owners (Wires-Only Companies) (EUADABAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Municipal Electric Utilities (Munis) (EUADABAB), Distribution Network O&M (MV/LV Lines, Switchgear, Transformers) (EUAEAGAE), Distribution System Hardening & Resilience Upgrades (EUAEACAK), Network Upgrades & Capacity Additions (Reconductoring, Rebalancing, Voltage Optimization) (EUAEACAN), EV Charger Operations, Maintenance & Field Service (O&M) (TLAKAMAF), EV Charging Network Management & Software Services (CPMS, Monitoring, Billing) (TLAKAMAG)

Keywords

• Electricity distribution services
• Grid connection services
• Smart metering infrastructure
• Electric vehicle charging
• Electromontage construction services

Headquarters

HQ city

Ljubljana

HQ country

Slovenia

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Distribution Network Fees (Omrežnina): As one of five state-owned Distribution System Operators (DSOs) in Slovenia, Elektro Ljubljana generates primary revenue from regulated network usage fees charged to all electricity consumers connected to its grid. These fees are regulated by the national energy regulator.
2. Electricity Supply Services: Direct electricity supply to households and businesses, including products such as MOJ PAKET (prepaid electricity package with fixed pricing) and the Zelena energija (Green Energy) brand offering electricity from 100% renewable sources.
3. Grid Connection and Electromontage Services: Charges for new grid connections, meter installation, project documentation, and electromontage works including electrical installations, transformer stations, cable lines, and overhead lines for commercial and industrial customers.
4. E-Mobility Charging Services: Revenue from operating the largest network of electric vehicle charging stations in Slovenia, providing charging services to EV drivers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Elektro Ljubljana operates, maintains, and develops the largest electricity distribution network in Slovenia — more than 17,520 km of overhead and cable power lines across 6,166 km² in central and southeastern Slovenia — serving over 306,000 households, businesses, and industrial customers. Beyond regulated grid distribution, the company provides new grid connections, electromontage and electrical infrastructure construction services, the largest public EV charging network in Slovenia under the 'Gremo na elektriko' brand, smart metering with remote reading, and wholesale fiber-optic telecom services through its subsidiary Stelkom d.o.o.

Product overview

Elektro Ljubljana is a state-owned electricity distribution system operator (DSO) managing Slovenia's largest distribution network, serving central and southeastern Slovenia across 6,166 km² with over 17,520 km of power lines serving more than 306,000 customers. The company's product portfolio centers on core electricity distribution services (Distribucijsko omrežje) encompassing grid maintenance, development, and quality management, supplemented by e-mobility services under the 'Gremo na elektriko' brand comprising the largest EV charging network in Slovenia. Key service modules include grid connection (Priključevanje), smart metering with remote reading capabilities, flexibility management (Prožnost), and planned outage notification services. The company also operates a telecommunications fiber optic network marketed through subsidiary Stelkom, d.o.o. with L2/L3 services, and offers electricity from renewable sources under the 'Zelena energija' brand through subsidiary Male hidroelektrarne (MHE). Customer-facing digital services include the Moj Elektro portal for account management, with upcoming shared electricity usage (souporaba) services launching July 2026. Elektro Ljubljana does not offer a public API for developers; its digital services require authenticated certificates for customer self-service transactions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Elektro Ljubljana Distribution Network (Distribucijsko omrežje) Core electricity distribution service managing the largest distribution network in Slovenia across 6,166 km² in central and southeastern Slovenia. Operates and maintains over 17,520 km of overhead and cable power lines. Includes grid upgrades, substation refurbishments, and digitalization initiatives, serving more than 306,000 customers.
• E-Mobility Services (Gremo na elektriko)

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 306,000 customers served across one-third of Slovenia's territory
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Stelkom d.o.o.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorElektro Ljubljana built and continues to expand its own optical network for power grid management. Excess optical and transmission capacity (L2 and L3 services) not needed for process and business telecommunications networks is marketed through the subsidiary Stelkom d.o.o., headquartered at Špruha 19, SI-1236 Trzin, Slovenia.
• INEA d.o.o.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerElektro Ljubljana participated in a consortium with INEA d.o.o., Karton Količevo d.o.o., and Institut Jožef Stefan for the project 'Development of e-service for optimizing electricity flow in distribution network with load adjustment and distributed production.'
• Institut Jožef StefanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of a consortium project with Elektro Ljubljana, INEA d.o.o., and Karton Količevo d.o.o. for developing e-services to optimize electricity distribution flows with demand response and distributed generation.
• Male hidroelektrarne (MHE)coreOthersSubsidiary of Elektro Ljubljana founded in 2002, specializing in electricity generation from 100% renewable sources (primarily hydropower from ten hydroelectric plants). Also active in solar power plant development and integration into the distribution network. The company's 'Zelena energija' (Green Energy) brand is operated through MHE.
• Srednja šola tehniških strok ŠiškaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for construction of a 25 kW solar power plant at the school in 2007, serving educational, promotional, and research purposes. The school subsequently introduced a new solar technician vocation using the facility as a training tool.
• LEA za Pomurje (Local Energy Agency)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint initiative with civil society organizations ZOJA and Povod for the 'Trajnostna energija v šolah' (Sustainable Energy in Schools) project, educating primary school children about electricity production, transmission, and distribution through brochures and workshops.
• Društvo ZOJAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the 'Trajnostna energija v šolah' (Sustainable Energy in Schools) project alongside Društvo Povod and LEA for Pomurje, aimed at educating primary school children about efficient electricity use.
• Društvo PovodminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the 'Trajnostna energija v šolah' (Sustainable Energy in Schools) project alongside Društvo ZOJA and LEA for Pomurje, aimed at educating primary school children about efficient electricity use.
• IBE LjubljanaminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProject design for RTP 110/20 kV Vrhnika substation. IBE Ljubljana produced all project documentation for the new distribution transformer station.
• Elektroservisi TrzinminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction of the 110 kV connection power line (daljnovod) for RTP Vrhnika substation, and subcontractor for all electromontage works at the RTP facility.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights12 records

Regional players

• GEN-I: Slovenian electricity supplier and energy trader active across Southeast Europe. Comparable as a domestic Slovenian energy market participant, though focused on supply rather than regulated distribution; competes with Elektro Ljubljana's electricity supply business.
• Petrol (Slovenia): Slovenia's largest energy company, with retail energy supply, EV charging network (Petrol Green Line), and renewables. Comparable as a regional Slovenian competitor in EV charging and energy retail adjacent to Elektro Ljubljana's e-mobility operations.
• HSE (Holding Slovenske Elektrarne): Slovenian state-owned electricity generation group operating hydro and thermal power plants. Comparable to Elektro Ljubljana's MHE subsidiary activities and as a domestic state-owned energy market participant interacting through PPAs and grid connections.

Broad incumbents

• ELES (Elektro-Slovenija): Slovenia's national transmission system operator and one of the six state-owned operators receiving EU co-funded grid modernization investment. Operates in the broader electricity infrastructure value chain above distribution, making it an adjacent incumbent for comparative analysis.
• e-distribuzione (Enel Group): Italy's largest electricity DSO operated by Enel, serving over 30 million customers with significant smart grid and EV charging investments. Comparable as a European regulated distribution incumbent at much larger scale, providing international benchmark for DSO operating models and modernization programs.
• SODO (Sistemski operater distribucijskega omrežja): Slovenia's distribution network system operator, spun off from the five state-owned DSOs including Elektro Ljubljana in 2007. While now a separate entity overseeing the entire national distribution network, it is the direct institutional counterpart and former parent structure of Elektro Ljubljana's DSO business.

Direct peers

• Elektro Gorenjska: State-owned Slovenian DSO serving the Gorenjska region (northwestern Slovenia). Comparable to Elektro Ljubljana in regulatory model, service offerings, and infrastructure profile, though smaller in geographic coverage.
• Elektro Maribor: One of the five state-owned electricity distribution system operators in Slovenia, covering northeastern Slovenia. Directly comparable to Elektro Ljubljana as a regulated DSO with similar concession-based operations, customer base, and service offerings.
• Elektro Primorska: Fifth state-owned Slovenian DSO covering the Primorska region (southwestern Slovenia). Closely comparable to Elektro Ljubljana across all dimensions of regulated distribution operations, customer service, and grid modernization activities.
• Elektro Celje: Another state-owned Slovenian DSO covering central-eastern Slovenia. Highly comparable to Elektro Ljubljana — operates under the same national regulatory framework, serves similar residential and industrial customer segments, and manages similar distribution infrastructure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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