[SMM PV News] 'EPPO' Probes Solar Subsidy Fraud in Slovenia

Published: Mar 30, 2026 09:33

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The European Public Prosecutor's Office ('EPPO') is investigating attempted fraud involving EU funds for small solar plants in Slovenia. An unnamed company allegedly broke tender rules by ordering equipment before applying for a €215,265 grant, which was consequently blocked. Investigators found the firm previously secured over €955,275 for four supermarket rooftop projects by falsely claiming a third party supplied the solar panels, instead of providing them itself. Following this, Slovenian police raided properties in Celje to seize evidence. This echoes a similar January 2025 'EPPO' probe into two other Slovenian solar firms. Despite these issues, Slovenia's cumulative solar capacity reached 1.57 GW last year after adding 146.5 MW.

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