What is energy in Croatia?

Energy in Croatia describes energy and electricity production, consumption and import in Croatia. As of 2023, Croatia imported about 54.54% of the total energy consumed annually: 78.34% of its oil demand, 74.48% of its gas and 100% of its coal needs.

Who is the distributor of electricity in Croatia?

Under the 2004 Energy law, customers in Croatia are allowed to choose their preferred distributor of electricity. However, HEP Operator distribucijskog sustava or HEP-ODS (a Hrvatska elektroprivreda subsidiary) remains the largest distributor to both industry and households.

Should Croatia invest in solar & wind power?

With its long Adriatic coastline, Croatia is eyeing rapid development of solar and wind power, says Dražen Jakšić, director of Zagreb’s Hrvoje Požar Energy Institute. There is strong investor interest in backing new projects that would greatly increase Croatia’s current clean power generating capacity of just over 1GW, he added.

Can energy projects make Croatia greener?

Several energy projects aim to make Croatia greener, ensure a secure energy supply, and improve lives in Zagreb Just eight kilometres from the Kaštel Benković, a medieval castle, the village of Korlat produces one of the finest red wines in both Croatia and Europe.

Does Croatia have a national energy and Climate Plan?

To achieve its goal, Croatia set up a 2030 National Energy and Climate Plan. The national strategy aims at a 36.4% share for renewable energy by 2030 and significant investment across the energy sector, including hydropower, wind farms, solar photovoltaic plants, and hydrogen energy.

How much electricity does Croatia produce a year?

The power plant produces around 170 gigawatt hours annually. That’s about 1% of Croatia’s annual electricity consumption and energy for more than 50 000 households. Headquartered in Zagreb, Hrvatska Elektroprivreda d.d. (HEP) is behind the construction and operation of the wind farm.