- After nearly 4 years, HERA has set connection fees for the power grid, removing a major barrier for renewable energy projects in Croatia.
- Fees range from 9.5 to 193 euros per installed kilowatt, depending on voltage level, and are uniform across Croatia for both consumers and producers.
- The decision is expected to unlock an investment cycle worth over 3 billion euros and enable over 5 GW of new capacity.
- Some projects (nearly 2 GW) remain under time pressure due to a seven-year limit from energy permit to usage permit.
- Croatia’s power grid is outdated and requires significant investment in modernization and new transmission lines.
- Investors are satisfied but warn of potential difficulties and the need for flexible connection agreements.