Croatian Solar Flex 2026 brings together investors to examine battery storage potential and the role of demand-side flexibility in lowering energy costs.
As Croatia’s photovoltaic market continues to mature, Marko Balen, Head of Business Development at mounting systems supplier Renusol, discusses steady growth, rising standards and the shift towards quality-driven investment.
The Croatian Ministry of Environment and Green Transition and the national environmental fund are offering €1.58 billion in grants this year, targeting renewable power, heating, EVs and energy efficiency. Application schedules are now available.
With €80 million in EU-backed support, Croatia is enabling water and waste utilities to invest in solar energy and reduce reliance on electricity subsidies. Applications close at the end of September.
The sector added 417 MW in 2025, boosting total capacity, yet slower utility-scale roll-out and waning residential demand temper the outlook as solar approaches wind capacity.
National distribution system operator HEP ODS confirms Croatia’s battery storage framework is ready for investment as operational guidelines near completion.
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 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.
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.
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 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.
