Renewable energy developer RP Global has commissioned its first solar project in Croatia, completing the 21 MW Novalja solar plant on the island of Pag. The facility entered commercial operation about one year after construction began. The commissioning expands RP Global’s presence in Croatia’s power sector through solar generation.
Timeline and prior Croatia wind assets
The Novalja project moved from construction to full operation roughly a year after work started. RP Global had previously entered Croatia’s renewable energy market via two wind farms developed in 2016. Those wind assets were later divested in late 2021, preceding the company’s return to long-term infrastructure ownership in the country.
EBRD financing and delivery partners
Financing for the Novalja plant was supported by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), which provided €12.2 million. The funding backed the transition from construction to full operation. Engineering services were supplied by Bosnia-based Elnos Group.
Spain’s Solar Steel supplied the mounting structures for the project. Solar modules were delivered by LONGi Solar, while inverter technology was provided by Huawei. Multiple international firms contributed to the delivery of the facility.
Croatia auction incentives for market premium
Following commercial operations, the Novalja solar plant is set to benefit from market premium incentives secured through Croatia’s 2024 renewable energy auction. The incentives are linked to the plant’s operation under the auction framework. This places the project within Croatia’s current renewable support arrangements.
