Why is Solarpower Europe partnering with Res Croatia?

SolarPower Europe’s partnership with RES Croatia underscores our dedication to supporting Croatia and its neighbours overcome barriers to renewable energy growth, including high grid connection costs and the need for an updated grid infrastructure to support solar projects.

Could solar energy be a key to Croatia's energy future?

“Croatia has vast untapped solar potential. By modernising grid infrastructure, supporting energy storage solutions and remove barriers such as the high grid connection costs, we can bring solar energy to the forefront of Croatia’s energy future.”

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.

What does Croatia's solar partnership mean for the region?

As Croatia approaches the milestone of 1GW of solar capacity, this partnership reflects a shared commitment to supporting the region’s renewable energy ambitions and helping Croatia unlock its significant solar potential.

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.

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.