Croatia revolt energy

What is energy in Croatia?

Energy in Croatia describes energy and electricity production, consumption and import in Croatia. As of 2023, Croatia imported about 54.54% of the total energy consumed annually: 78.34% of its oil demand, 74.48% of its gas and 100% of its coal needs.

Does Croatia have a national energy and Climate Plan?

To achieve its goal, Croatia set up a 2030 National Energy and Climate Plan. The national strategy aims at a 36.4% share for renewable energy by 2030 and significant investment across the energy sector, including hydropower, wind farms, solar photovoltaic plants, and hydrogen energy.

How much electricity does Croatia produce in 2022?

The total production of electricity in the Republic of Croatia in 2022 was 14,220.5 GWh, whereby 63.7 percent (9,064.9 GWh) was produced from renewable energy sources, including large hydropower plants.

How does Croatia get its electricity?

Croatia satisfies its electricity needs largely from hydro and thermal power plants, and partly from the Krško nuclear power plant, which is co-owned by Croatian and Slovenian state-owned power companies. Renewable energies account for approximately 31.33% of Croatia's energy mix.

How can Croatia achieve a low-carbon economy?

Croatia wants to cut its CO 2 emissions by 45% by 2030 and to abandon coal by 2033. But the transition to a low-carbon economy won’t be easy, requiring major investments in new energy infrastructure and increased renewable energy resources. To achieve its goal, Croatia set up a 2030 National Energy and Climate Plan.

How did Croatia diversify its energy sources before Russia invaded Ukraine?

Croatia had begun to diversify its energy sources long before Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine, importing a growing amount of oil from Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan while reducing oil flows from Russia to just over a quarter of its total imports in 2020, the lowest level since 2003.