What is Croatia's energy package?SARAJEVO, Feb 16 (Reuters) - The Croatian government has prepared a 4.8 billion kuna ($725 million) package designed to offset the impact of rising energy prices on households, businesses and socially vulnerable groups, Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic said on Wednesday.
Will the EBRD invest in Croatian pension funds?Croatian pension funds managed by Raiffeisen will match the EBRD’s contribution with an equivalent €16.8mn investment, while an additional €16.5mn grant will come from the EU Modernisation Fund, the bank said.
Will EBRD project help Croatia achieve decarbonisation & energy independence?The EBRD said the project will contribute to Croatia’s goals of decarbonisation and energy independence by reducing reliance on fossil fuels and improving energy system stability amid rising renewable generation.
How much money has the EBRD invested in Croatia?The EBRD has invested more than €5bn in 273 projects in Croatia to date, focusing on supporting reforms, leveraging EU membership benefits, and modernising public-sector enterprises.
How will a digital VPP platform help Croatia's green transition?The facility will enable real-time balancing of electricity supply and demand through the deployment of a digital VPP platform, enhancing Croatia’s grid flexibility as it expands its solar and wind power capacity. “This investment marks a milestone in Croatia’s green transition,” said Miljan Ždrale, EBRD director for Central Euro
Oct 27, 2025 · Croatia''s first battery energy storage facility connected to the national transmission grid is taking shape near Šibenik, marking a significant step in modernising the country''s
Export PriceOct 24, 2025 · Croatia is taking a major leap forward in its green energy transition, backed by a significant investment from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
Export PriceOct 23, 2025 · Development finance institution European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is leading on the investment in IE‑Energy Projekt, the vehicle for a
Export PriceOct 24, 2025 · The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has announced a direct equity investment of up to €16.8 million in IE-Energy Projekt, a newly established joint
Export PriceOct 23, 2025 · The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) said on October 22 it will invest €16.8mn in Croatia''s first large-scale battery energy storage system and virtual
Export PriceApr 24, 2024 · In a significant stride towards energy modernisation, Croatia is setting aside EUR 500 million for the development of large-scale energy storage systems. The announcement was made by Damir Habijan,
Export PriceOct 29, 2025 · This is not merely an instance of another energy project that''s renewable; it''s actually Croatia''s first foray into the world of battery energy storage. The EBRD will contribute
Export PriceOct 22, 2025 · The project will contribute to the country''s energy transition goals, reduce its reliance on fossil fuels and help to stabilise the electricity system at a time of rising renewable
Export PriceOct 23, 2025 · Croatia is moving forward with its largest grid-scale battery energy storage project thanks to a new investment from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
Export PriceApr 24, 2024 · In a significant stride towards energy modernisation, Croatia is setting aside EUR 500 million for the development of large-scale energy storage systems. The announcement
Export PriceOct 22, 2025 · The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) said it will make a direct equity investment of up to EUR 16.8 million (USD 19.5m) in IE-Energy Projekt d.d., a
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SARAJEVO, Feb 16 (Reuters) - The Croatian government has prepared a 4.8 billion kuna ($725 million) package designed to offset the impact of rising energy prices on households, businesses and socially vulnerable groups, Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic said on Wednesday.
Croatian pension funds managed by Raiffeisen will match the EBRD’s contribution with an equivalent €16.8mn investment, while an additional €16.5mn grant will come from the EU Modernisation Fund, the bank said.
The EBRD said the project will contribute to Croatia’s goals of decarbonisation and energy independence by reducing reliance on fossil fuels and improving energy system stability amid rising renewable generation.
The EBRD has invested more than €5bn in 273 projects in Croatia to date, focusing on supporting reforms, leveraging EU membership benefits, and modernising public-sector enterprises.
The facility will enable real-time balancing of electricity supply and demand through the deployment of a digital VPP platform, enhancing Croatia’s grid flexibility as it expands its solar and wind power capacity. “This investment marks a milestone in Croatia’s green transition,” said Miljan Ždrale, EBRD director for Central Europe.
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