[SMM PV News] Croatia's 'HEP' Tenders 56 MW Solar and 200 MWh 'BESS' Project

Published: Apr 9, 2026 09:40

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Croatia's state-owned electricity company, 'HEP', is inviting bids for a 56 MW solar project paired with up to 200 MWh of battery energy storage in Zadar county. Supported by the 'EBRD', the project scope involves site preparation, electrical infrastructure installation, and the construction of a new 100/33 kV substation. Pre-qualification proposals are due by May 12, with the 54.8-hectare project slated to reach the ready-to-build stage by late 2026. This major tender aligns with Croatia's rapid renewable growth, as the country's cumulative solar capacity surpassed 1.2 GW in late 2025.

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