How can Croatia benefit from solar energy?

However, to harness this potential effectively, Croatia will need to adopt more ambitious solar energy targets, ensure clear renewable energy investment direction in the power sector, and develop its modern electricity grid. The clean energy transition and development of the solar power sector can contribute to GDP growth and new jobs creation.

How much solar power does Croatia have?

Solar is leading the new installations. The state secretary noted that in 2018, when Croatia adopted the first rulebook for the production of energy for self-consumption, there was 55 MW of solar power. Croatia has now reached 700 MW, out of which 600 MW is on the roofs of firms and homes, Milatić said.

Will Croatia reach its energy goal by 2028?

The country is going to reach its 2030 goal of 3.5 GW of renewables, envisaged by the energy strategy, by 2028, Milatić added. Solar is leading the new installations. The state secretary noted that in 2018, when Croatia adopted the first rulebook for the production of energy for self-consumption, there was 55 MW of solar power.

How much solar power will Croatia have in 2024?

Croatia is set to put online a total of 1,200 MW in solar and wind power capacity in 2024, State Secretary in the Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development Ivo Milatić said on the sidelines of the II Regional Conference RE-Source Croatia Hub 2024, dedicated to the development of power purchase agreements (PPAs).