Maja Pokrovac, director of RES Croatia, highlighted that increasing battery storage capacity could reduce electricity prices by 25% by 2030, stressing the urgent need to accelerate the adoption of a regulatory framework that would enable faster development and deployment of new capacities.
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The participants agreed that Croatia has the potential to become a regional leader in the integration of renewable sources and battery energy storage, but this requires a rapid modernization of the transmission and distribution network, as well as legislative adjustments.
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.
What is solar flex Croatia 2025?
Solar Flex Croatia 2025 conference, organized by Renewable Energy Sources of Croatia (RES Croatia) in collaboration with SolarPower Europe and the European Commission as a general partner, emphasized the key role that investments in power system flexibility and battery system development play in Croatia's successful energy transition.
Walburga Hemetsberger, CEO of SolarPower Europe, stated that solar energy currently represents the most affordable energy source in Europe, but its further growth requires development of flexible infrastructure and a significant increase in storage capacity.