THE ENERGY SECTOR IN CROATIA
Megawatt-scale solar energy in Croatia
There are currently over 26,000 solar power plants connected to the grid in Croatia with a combined capacity of 872.1 MW, according to RES Croatia’s figures, meaning the country is on course to join the gigawatt club this year. [pdf]
Croatia Energy Storage Power Station Grid Connection Requirements
The grid connection process is mainly governed by the Energy Act (art. 32 et seq. Energy Act), the Regulation on issuing the electricity assent and establishing conditions and deadlines for connecting to the grid, and further special by-laws such as the Transmission/Distribution System Network Rules and the Rules on connection to the transmission/distribution grid. [pdf]FAQS about Croatia Energy Storage Power Station Grid Connection Requirements
How is electricity supplied in Croatia?
Customers in Croatia are supplied with electricity from power plants in Croatia, from power plants built in neighboring countries for Croatia’s needs and with electricity procured from abroad. By its size, the Croatian power system is one of the smallest power systems in Europe.
What is a Croatian power system?
The Croatian power system comprises plants and facilities for electricity production, transmission and distribution in the territory of the Republic of Croatia.
Is Croatian power system a transit system?
By reconnecting the UCTE synchronous zones 1 and 2, the Croatian power system has become a transit system again. The Croatian power system is a control area by HOPS. Together with the Slovenian power system and the power system of Bosnia and Herzegovina it constitutes the control block SLO – HR – BIH within the ENTSO-E association.
Why is the Croatian power system interconnected with other countries?
For the security reasons, quality of supply and exchange of electricity, the Croatian power system is interconnected with the systems of neighboring countries and together with them it is connected into the synchronous network of continental Europe.
Who owns a power station in Croatia?
All power stations in Croatia are owned and operated by Hrvatska elektroprivreda (HEP), the national power company. As of 2015, HEP operates 26 hydroelectric, 4 thermal and 3 cogenerating power plants with the total installed electrical power of 3.654 MW.
