According to an analysis by the Electricity System Operator, a shortage of electricity is expected as early as January and February next year. At a thematic conference organized by the Center for the Study of Democracy in Sofia, Delyan Dobrev from GERB explained that, according to the research, the entire region will face an electricity shortage.

"We need additional facilities for electricity generation as soon as possible", noted Delyan Dobrev. The specific plans involve building a photovoltaic power plant along with battery storage capacities. According to Dobrev, this is much more important than focusing efforts on generating electricity through coal. The MP also commented that new elections are likely to take place in a few months.