The country installed 397.1 MW of solar in 2024, up from 238.7 MW in 2023. Rooftop installations accounted for nearly 90% of new capacity. Croatia now has over 26,000 solar plants connected to the grid, totaling 872.1 MW, putting it on track to surpass 1 GW this year. Current capacity includes 655 MW on commercial and industrial rooftops, 155 MW on residential rooftops, and 62.1 MW from large-scale solar projects.
Despite this progress, Croatia ranks among the EU's lowest for solar energy production, supplying just 3% of its electricity. RES Croatia highlights the need to accelerate utility-scale solar deployment and strengthen grid infrastructure. It also calls for clearer regulations on battery energy storage to support renewable integration.
Notable upcoming projects include a 99 MW plant set for 2026 and a 189 MW facility, which will be Croatia's largest solar installation to date.
