Currently, the City of Zagreb operates a total of 2.43 MW of solar capacity across public buildings. This represents a threefold increase since June 2021, when the capacity was only 0.7 MW. Contracts have also been signed or are nearing completion for an additional 16 MW of solar capacity on city-owned buildings.
A contractor has been chosen to design and install solar power systems totaling 10 MW on around 200 municipal properties. Work is set to begin this year, marking the largest investment in solarizing public buildings in Zagreb’s history. This initiative is a major step toward greater energy independence for the city.
Meanwhile, the PVMax project, supported by REGEA, is developing 41 MW of solar capacity on commercial buildings, with 6 MW already installed. Another project, SOLIZAG, is valued at 1.1 million euros, with 85% of the funding coming from the European Economic Area financial mechanism. This project has installed eight solar plants on city buildings, with a combined output of 1.6 MW.
Beyond infrastructure projects, the City of Zagreb provides residents with a digital platform to help assess the financial feasibility of installing solar panels on private rooftops.
Zagreb is also part of the European Climate City Contract initiative, which includes 100 cities aiming for climate neutrality by 2030. As part of this commitment, the city is working with the European Commission and expert partners to draft its Climate Neutrality Plan, expected to be adopted in 2025.
