Slovakia
Critical minerals, policy, and the energy transition
The Energy Transition in Slovakia
Slovakia is steadily advancing its energy transition, with a focus on integrating clean energy sources alongside its traditional energy mix of nuclear, natural gas, and coal. The country is making significant strides in battery manufacturing and clean mobility, with an emphasis on expanding its role in Europe’s electric vehicle and energy storage sectors. Slovakia’s mineral production, including copper, aluminium, and iron, supports these industries and contributes to the EU's critical mineral supply chain. The country is also investing in renewable energy, particularly solar and hydropower, to meet its climate goals. As an EU member, Slovakia aligns with regional ESG standards, ensuring that its energy and mineral policies support both economic growth and environmental sustainability. Slovakia’s geopolitical position, active participation in the EU and NATO, and commitment to sustainable practices position it as an important player in Central Europe’s energy and industrial transformation. Through its focus on green technologies and expanding mineral capacity, Slovakia is reinforcing its role in Europe’s clean energy future.
Latest news and insights
Stay ahead in the energy transition with SFA (Oxford)’s cutting-edge insights into how Slovakia’s battery manufacturing growth, clean mobility push, and ESG compliance are reinforcing its place in Central Europe’s energy and critical minerals transition.
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Slovakia's international economic, trade, and security alliances
Slovakia's energy and power mix
Derived and processed Critical Minerals products and recycling in Slovakia
Energy Raw Materials and products produced in Slovakia
Meet the Critical Minerals team
Trusted advice from a dedicated team of experts.
Henk de Hoop
Chief Executive Officer
Beresford Clarke
Managing Director: Technical & Research
Jamie Underwood
Principal Consultant
Dr Jenny Watts
Critical Minerals Technologies Expert
Ismet Soyocak
ESG & Critical Minerals Lead
Thomas Shann Mills
Senior Machine Learning Engineer
Rj Coetzee
Senior Market Analyst: Battery Materials and Technologies
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