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How can Croatia achieve a low-carbon economy?

Croatia wants to cut its CO 2 emissions by 45% by 2030 and to abandon coal by 2033. But the transition to a low-carbon economy won’t be easy, requiring major investments in new energy infrastructure and increased renewable energy resources. To achieve its goal, Croatia set up a 2030 National Energy and Climate Plan.

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.

How will the European Investment Bank support Croatia's green transition?

The European Investment Bank will continue to support Croatia’s green transition. With the REPowerEU initiative, the Bank will provide an additional €30 billion in energy loans and equity financing for high impact energy projects EU-wide over the next five years—on top of our regular lending.

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.

Which Hep projects will reshape the energy landscape in Croatia?

The combined-cycle power plant EL-TO Zagreb, financed with €130 million from the European Investment Bank, the European Commission and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development in 2018, is another HEP project that will reshape the energy landscape in Croatia.

How can HEP help Croatia transition to low-carbon energy?

HEP has a key role in leading Croatia’s transition to low-carbon energy. Apart from the onshore wind farm, it is also developing five small solar photovoltaic plants (22 megawatts in total) in southern parts of Croatia, Split-Dalmatia, Zadar, Istria and Primorje-Gorski Kotar counties.