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Between 2025 and 2029, a new funding mechanism will offer businesses in Croatia favourable loans for photovoltaic projects, although not all renewable projects will qualify.
With an abundance of sunshine and long coastlines, Croatia offers immense PV potential. But investors, developers and homeowners face major challenges. Experts Marija Hanzec and Filip Kušević from the Croatian Renewable Resources Association (OIEH) share their insights.
The inaugural Green Energy Fair at Arena Zagreb showcased photovoltaics, energy storage and electromobility, attracting exhibitors and visitors from Croatia and neighbouring countries.
Solar park development in Croatia comes with challenges, but rooftop installations are thriving through refinancing and self-consumption. Marija Hanzec and Filip Kušević from RES Croatia share their insights into market trends and the support from Zagreb.
A recent decision on transmission grid connection locations has rendered most large-scale solar and wind projects in Croatia financially unviable, prompting the industry to seek EU intervention.
The leading European hypermarket chain has launched its first solar power project with a rooftop installation on its logistics centre, marking a milestone for commercial solar viability in the country.
The Renewable Energy Sources of Croatia (OIE Hrvatska) has warned that regulatory delays are stalling large-scale solar and wind projects, jeopardising the country’s energy transition goals.
The 2025 Green Energy Fair is scheduled for late October and will feature the latest products and solutions for the solar energy transition, along with an extensive specialist programme.
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing a loan of up to €31.6 million to Hrvatska Elektroprivreda d.d. (HEP), Croatia's national energy company to finance the construction and operation of a solar power plant with installed capacity of up to 99 MW.
Krannich Solar is opening two new branches to further expand its global business. After recently opening branches in America and Asia, the focus is now on the Balkans. Krannich has opened its 30th branch there in Croatia, while the branch in Slovenia is number 31.
Interview: The Agri-PV landscape in Croatia is undergoing important changes. SolarPower Europe spoke with Maja Pokrovac, Director of RES Croatia (Renewable Energy Sources of Croatia) about the recent Agrisolar developments in the country.
