Croatia
EU approves Croatia’s renewable energy auction support mechanism
10 December 2021 - The European Commission has approved Croatia's EUR 783 million scheme to support electricity production from renewable sources through 2023
Norinco completes Senj wind farm, Croatia’s biggest so far
23 November 2021 - Senj wind farm is also the second-largest Chinese investment in Croatia, after the construction of the Pag island bridge
Porsche to acquire majority stake in electric bikes producer Greyp
22 November 2021 - The automotive giant will purchase the majority stake of Croatia’s electric bikes producer, founded by Mate Rimac
Croatia to invest EUR 2.3 billion in energy renovation by 2030
19 November 2021 - Croatia intends to energy renovate 6.3 million square meters of multi-apartment buildings by 2030. The...
Zagreb to renew 40 percent of its public lighting, prepares to become smart city
15 November 2021 - The City of Zagreb will carry out the reconstruction of 40% of public lighting using a public-private partnership model, in a project worth EUR 42 million
Croatia to add 1.5 GW of renewables by 2025
10 November 2021 - In order to achieve the goal, Croatina intends to simplify the permitting procedures for new renewables investments
High geothermal energy potential confirmed in Croatia’s north
09 November 2021 - The Varaždin county in Croatia's north could become energy independent with the production of power and heat from geothermal sources
Croatia announces at COP26 that it would stop using coal in 2033 or sooner
03 November 2021 - Croatia will lower carbon emissions by 45% by 2030 and abandon coal use by 2033 at the latest, PM Andrej Plenković said at the COP26
Zagreb to boost solar rooftops to reach 50 MW by 2024
21 October 2021 - The city has prepared the program to support the installation of PV panels on the roofs of public buildings, privately-owned homes and firms
HEP developing 168 MW of solar capacity with local authorities
14 October 2021 - With 11 projects agreed with local authorities following previous public calls, the overall solar capacity HEP is developing has climbed to 168 MW.
Croatia’s 2020 report on municipal waste – good results, still a long way ahead to reach targets
08 October 2021 - Croatia has reduced the amount of municipal waste, increased waste separation, and the recycling rate.
Croatia expects first hydrogen production facility by 2025
24 September 2021 - The Croatian government has initiated the procedure to adopt the country’s hydrogen strategy for the 2021-2025 period,
Croatia offers EUR 12 million in subsidies for solar, geothermal, marine energy projects
21 September 2021 - Croatia has issued public calls for EUR 12 million in subsidies aimed at increasing the use of solar, geothermal, and marine energy.
Croatia to take loan to pay incentives for renewable energy producers
06 September 2021 - Croatian energy market operator HROTE will take a EUR 13.3 million loan to pay subsidies for renewable energy power plants.
Citizens against construction of waste incinerator in Sisak
02 September 2021 - Zelena akcija and initiative "Siščani nisu smetlišćani!" have asked the Croatian government to stop the project.
Croatia to subsidize heating, cooling systems using energy from Adriatic Sea
26 August 2021 - Croatia is preparing its first subsidy program for heat pumps with seawater for heating and cooling. The technology could also be used near rivers and lakes.