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Croatia, which had been part of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, declared its independence in 1991.  Since 1999, Croatia has moved toward a more democratic market-oriented system.  New legislation on foreign direct investment, aimed at revising the flawed privatization process and making foreign direct investment easier was passed in 2000. 

 

Croatia plans to restructure, liberalize and privatize the energy sector.  Croatia’s energy supply is derived from hydro, crude oil, and natural gas.  Croatia imports about 30 percent of its electricity and is looking toward increasing its level of self generation.  Although the policy is not clearly defined, the state owned utility company HEP, which generates 95 percent of Croatia’s power, decided to offer a renewable energy feed-in tariff roughly equal to 5.7 US cents/kWh.  However, this tariff applies only to projects with an installed capacity less than 5 MW.  Feed-in tariffs for larger projects must be negotiated on a case by case basis.  It seems that some institutional support exists for renewable energy, but the legislative and financing framework is in need of development to enable renewables to achieve substantial market penetration.  Several ordinances regarding renewable energy legislation are reportedly being drafted.

 

The most promising renewable energy resources appear to be wind and geothermal.  Over 150 MW of potential wind projects have been identified for Croatia’s Adriatic islands.  High temperature geothermal reservoirs have also been identified and could support up to 48 MWe of potentially economic generation.  Opportunities also lie in the development of medium hydroelectric projects.  There are good biomass project opportunities in Croatia, but further studies must be performed to identify specific opportunities.  Croatia is in a favorable climate for solar generation and offers a favorable feed-in tariff.  However, the high costs of photovoltaics may limit project development to isolated regions. 

 

 

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Latest Developments


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IFC to Invest €25M in Green for Growth Fund Southeast Europe

IFC, a member of the World Bank Group , will invest up to €25 million in the Green for Growth Fund Southeast Europe to stimulate financing of sustainable energy projects within the region. The fund will have a significant developmental impact in promoting energy efficiency and renewable energy and expanding lending to households, small and medium enterprises, renewable energy projects, energy service companies, and municipalities.  Its investments initially are targeted to Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, FYR Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, and Turkey.

30-Jun-10
EBRD Adopts New Strategy for Croatia
The EBRD Board has adopted a new strategy for Croatia, which is designed to support the country’s further development and the anticipated EU accession by addressing the key needs of the Croatian economy. The Bank will promote energy efficiency projects in the economy with a particular focus to the corporate sectors. The EBRD will help businesses to raise their environmental standards and will encourage foreign direct investment via risk sharing tools. A special focus will be offered to supporting investments in tourism and the development of agribusiness.
11-May-10
Wind and Geothermal Activity in Croatia
This article looks at some of the history and current activity in the fields of wind and geothermal energy in Croatia.
05-Mar-10
Sustainable Forest Management Providing Renewable Energy, Sustainable Construction and Bio-based Products' (ROKFOR) Cluster
Europe's research driven clusters in sustainable forest management and wood based industries got new co-operation opportunities within the ROKFOR project which started 23 February 2010.
This cooperative action project ‘Sustainable Forest Management Providing Renewable Energy, Sustainable Construction and Bio-based Products' (ROKFOR) will join forces in which five European regions in order to create both individual and regional research agendas and action plans in the fields of renewable energy, bio-based products and sustainable construction.
The regions involved are Baden-Württemberg in Germany, Aquitaine in France, Basque country in Spain, Catalonia in Spain, North Karelia in Finland, as well as Croatia and Serbia. The three-year project is based on each region's current strengths in the forest sector. The project also aims to strengthen and promote competitiveness within the forest sectors without jeopardizing sustainability.
02-Mar-10
Southeast Europe Energy Efficiency Fund Created
A new fund has been set to support energy efficiency and renewable energy projects and reduce carbon emissions in the Balkans and Turkey.
22-Dec-09
Solar Cluster Promotes Solar in Croatia
The newly-founded Rijeka-based "Solar Cluster" eco association sponsored a lecture entitled  "Why is the future of Croatia solar energy?" today (Fri) in Split.
Solar Cluster is conducting a promotional action called "Solar Greeting to Dalmatia" in 30 Dalmatian cities.
09-Oct-09
Dialogue on Hydro Environmental IssuesDubrovnik, Croatia – Careful design and operation of water and hydropower infrastructure can provide for development and economic needs with minimal impact on the people and natural assets of the Dinaric Arc, WWF told a major conference in Croatia recently.
06-Oct-09
BiG>East Biogas Mobilization Campaign
20 October, 2009, Athens, Greece
12-Sep-09
Report From Moscow Energy Trade FairEven though the effects of the global financial and economic crisis have affected the Russian construction industry significantly, interest in innovative building and energy technology was unabated at SHK MOSCOW 2009, 13th International Industrial and Technology Trade Fair for Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation, Refrigeration, Building Automation, Sanitation and Renewable Energies. A total of 11,300 trade visitors from the CIS and neighboring countries attended Russia’s leading event for this industry and 200 exhibitors from 19 countries showcased their products on 107,600 square feet of exhibit space.
21-May-09
EBRD, Energy Community to Host Regional Energy Forum in Sarajevo
“Investing in electricity generation and renewable energy” 30-31 March 2009, Holiday Inn Hotel, Sarajevo
The EBRD and the Energy Community will host a Regional Energy Forum in Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina, on Monday 30 and Tuesday 31 March 2009, which will focus on investment opportunities in electricity generation and renewable energy.
23-Feb-09
Eastern European Wind Developments Pursued
Meinl International Power Ltd. (MIP) is pursuing numerous wind farm projects in Eastern and South Eastern Europe. Projects are currently being developed and/or examined in the Czech Republic, the Slovak Republic, Poland and Croatia.
10-Jan-08
Report From Biofuel Conference Held in Bulgaria
In the second of a series of workshops for biofuel end-users, the Biofuel Cities European Partnership brought together 35 stakeholders from Central and Eastern Europe in Sofia, Bulgaria in December 2007. On the agenda was a discussion of  biofuels for transport and a reflection on the challenges facing biofuel end-users in the region, such as overly bureaucratic procedures, lack of institutional support and security of feedstock supply.
27-Dec-07
Program Encourages Renewable Energy and Entrepreneurship
The European Commission's Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme (CIP) was presented Wednesday in Skopje.
Macedonian Economy Minister Vera Rafajlovska and the EU Ambassador Erwan Fouere made introductory address at today's presentation of the CIP. The programme will run from 2007 to 2013.
19-Dec-07
Hydro-Electric Plans Recognize No Borders
The economics of hydro-electric development is driving cooperation in the central Bosnia region.
11-Dec-07
Ethanol Builder Fagen Looks to Croatia and Serbia for Projects
High corn prices in the US are creating interest in Croatia and Serbia for more ethanol production.
16-Jun-07

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 Projects
Project TitleTechnologyCapacity MWStatusSponsor
Gracac, Croatia Wind FarmWind
under construction
Societe General bank
Orlice, Croatia Wind FarmWind9.6
financed
KfW IPEX-Bank GmbH
Vukovar BiogasBiogas10
under construction
Trtar-Krtolin Wind ProjectWind11.2
Operating
WPD International, Enersys Gesellschaft
Ozali Bio-Diesel PlantBiodiesel30.00 metric tons
Operating
Orlice Wind FarmWind10
Planned
EnerSys
Novo VirjeHydroelectric52.5
Planned
OmblaHydroelectric68.5
Planned
PodsusedHydroelectric43
Planned
Dubrovnik WindWind52
Planned
KomorovacWind5.6
Planned
PrutnaWind10
Planned
RudineWind45
Planned
SestanovacWind15
Planned
Sibenik WindWind14
Planned

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 Policy/Regulatory
Policy NameTechnologySponsor
Feed-In Tariff;#Solar PV;#Wind;#


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