Does Croatia need a solar energy strategy?

Croatia has one of the lowest photovoltaic capacity per inhabitant in Europe (15.6 Wp in 2020). The country will need strong support from local and international partners to develop its solar power sector and to decarbonize the economy. Croatia’s energy strategy in the foreseeable future

Is solar irradiation a viable energy source in Croatia?

The abundance of solar irradiation in Croatia shall enable photovoltaic energy to become an increasingly cost-competitive power generation source and attract new investments. Croatian solar resource potential Energy Institute Hrvoje Pozar initiated several solar radiation measurements projects in Croatia.

How much solar capacity does Croatia have?

Historical solar photovoltaic market development of Croatia Croatia had a cumulative installed solar capacity of eligible producers of 53.4MW at the end of 2020. The first photovoltaic installations under the feed-in tariff (FIT) scheme started operation in 2012 and 2013. By the end of 2014, the country had approximately 33MW solar capacity.

Is Croatia a solar energy producer?

According to the guidelines, Croatia has all the natural prerequisites to be one of the most significant producers of solar energy in the EU, however, this chance has been missed because of an uninspiring legislative framework.

Which country has the lowest solar power capacity in Europe?

Chart 2: Croatia Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Electricity Generation 2011 – 2019 in TWh; Source: Renewable Market Watch™ Croatia has one of the lowest photovoltaic capacity per inhabitant in Europe (15.6 Wp in 2020).

Will Croatian solar photovoltaic market grow by 2030?

Croatian solar photovoltaic market size is still insignificant. However, it has already attracted the interest of reputable domestic and international market players in recent years, and our forecast for its development by 2030 is optimistic.