Can Croatia become a regional leader in battery energy storage?

The participants agreed that Croatia has the potential to become a regional leader in the integration of renewable sources and battery energy storage, but this requires a rapid modernization of the transmission and distribution network, as well as legislative adjustments.

Does Croatia need a solar energy strategy?

Croatia has one of the lowest photovoltaic capacity per inhabitant in Europe (15.6 Wp in 2020). The country will need strong support from local and international partners to develop its solar power sector and to decarbonize the economy. Croatia’s energy strategy in the foreseeable future

What is Croatia's energy package?

SARAJEVO, Feb 16 (Reuters) - The Croatian government has prepared a 4.8 billion kuna ($725 million) package designed to offset the impact of rising energy prices on households, businesses and socially vulnerable groups, Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic said on Wednesday.

Does Croatia have a climate and energy investment gap?

It points out that Croatia's draft updated NECP was incomplete on investment needs, making it impossible to estimate the climate and energy investment gap. Croatia received an overall low rating in the 2025 Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI), and dropped five places in the country ranking.

How much electricity will Croatia produce in 2021?

Between 2021 and 2030, Croatia plans to expand electricity generation capacity from 987 megawatts (MW) to 2562 MW for wind, from 138 MW to 960 MW for solar, and from 10 MW to 86 MW for geothermal, raising the RES share in electricity generation from 53.5 % in 2021 to 73.6 % in 2030.

What does Croatia's New necp mean for energy consumption?

Croatia's draft updated NECP sets a 42.5 % target for the share of renewable energy in final energy consumption, which the Commission assessed to be slightly below the indicative 2030 contribution under EU legislation.