Croatia''s solar capacity reaches 1.1 GW
Croatia''s solar market continues to grow steadily, led by the self-supply and commercial and industrial (C&I) segments, while regulatory barriers stall utility-scale development.
The Croatian government has set an ambitious target to reach 2.5 GW of installed solar capacity by 2030, a goal that would significantly contribute to the country's renewable energy mix. This target also aligns with the European Union's broader objective of increasing the share of renewables in electricity generation.
The growth of solar power in Croatia is also set to create new economic opportunities. The renewable energy sector can generate jobs in manufacturing, installation, and maintenance of solar power systems, while increased use of solar power can lead to cost savings for consumers and businesses by reducing electricity bills.
The report also projects that total capacity could reach 1.5 GW by 2025 and 2.5 GW by 2030. Data from the Croatian Energy Regulatory Agency (HERA) confirms this trend, with installed capacity reaching 902 MW by the end of September 2024. This marks a substantial increase from the previous year, as 243 MW of new capacity was added in 2024 alone.
A key factor driving this growth is the government's commitment to a favorable investment climate, offering incentives like feed-in tariffs, tax breaks, and subsidies designed to attract more investors and developers to the Croatian solar market.
Croatia''s solar market continues to grow steadily, led by the self-supply and commercial and industrial (C&I) segments, while regulatory barriers stall utility-scale development.
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