Solar diesel hybrid storage project financing options in Croatia 2025

How much will Croatia spend on solar?

Croatia is set to allocate €25 million for solar plants and heat pumps in the public sector and will also issue a €10 million residential solar tender. This is part of a larger €652 million package aimed at renewable energy and decarbonisation.

Will Croatia launch a solar tender in 2025?

According to the country’s indicative annual publication plan for 2025, published on 8 January, Croatia plans to launch two solar tenders. The first tender, with a budget of €10 million, will be aimed at installing residential solar arrays in the second quarter of 2025 and will cover up to 50% of the investment costs.

How much does a solar tender cost in Croatia?

The first tender, with a budget of €10 million, will be aimed at installing residential solar arrays in the second quarter of 2025 and will cover up to 50% of the investment costs. Additionally, the Croatian authorities will announce a €25 million call to co-finance solar plants and heat pumps for the public sector in the second quarter.

What is solar flex Croatia 2025?

Solar Flex Croatia 2025 conference, organized by Renewable Energy Sources of Croatia (RES Croatia) in collaboration with SolarPower Europe and the European Commission as a general partner, emphasized the key role that investments in power system flexibility and battery system development play in Croatia’s successful energy transition.

How many public calls will Croatia make in 2025?

Another call for end users is expected in the first half of the year. Croatia’s Environment Protection and Energy Efficiency Fund (FZOEU) will distribute €125 million across nine public calls in 2025. The Ministry of Environmental Protection and Green Transition (MZOZT) will administer 23 public calls this year, amounting to €526.8 million.

Is solar energy the most affordable energy source in Europe?

Walburga Hemetsberger, CEO of SolarPower Europe, stated that solar energy currently represents the most affordable energy source in Europe, but its further growth requires development of flexible infrastructure and a significant increase in storage capacity.