THE CHALLENGE
On the path toward a green transition, Croatian companies have long faced numerous challenges, which intensified further throughout 2024. The key issues included high industrial energy costs, insufficient investment in energy efficiency measures, new ESG regulations, limited integration of renewable energy sources, and the need to adapt to an increasingly strict regulatory and legislative framework. In an environment marked by administrative barriers and unclear regulatory procedures, modernizing energy infrastructure has become a crucial prerequisite for accelerating investment implementation and achieving national climate goals.
THE SOLUTION
To address these challenges, we supported our clients in identifying co-financing opportunities for their investments, as well as in preparing and implementing projects under the following calls: Modernisation Fund – Electricity generation from renewable sources in the manufacturing industry and district heating, Modernisation Fund – Investments in energy efficiency and high-efficiency cogeneration in the manufacturing industry, and Support for companies transitioning to an energy- and resource-efficient economy. These programs enabled companies to finance projects such as the construction of solar power plants, the introduction of high-efficiency cogeneration systems, the implementation of energy storage solutions, and the improvement of resource efficiency in production. Our team provided expert support in preparing project documentation, coordinating with relevant authorities, and securing the maximum amount of non-repayable funding.
THE RESULT
hrough close collaboration on these projects, measurable and tangible results were achieved, validating the success of Apsolon’s approach. With our expert support, our clients implemented renewable energy production investments with a total installed capacity exceeding 22 MWp, significantly increasing the share of renewables in their energy mix. Energy efficiency measures led to annual savings of 7,500 MWh in delivered energy consumption, directly reducing operational costs and enhancing market competitiveness. Beyond financial benefits, the projects also resulted in a reduction of nearly 4,400 tons of CO₂eq emissions per year, contributing significantly to both national and EU climate goals. In total, over €10 million euros in non-repayable funding was secured for these projects, ensuring faster and more secure investment realization while also stimulating new initiatives in the green transition space.
