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Checked 2026-09-30

🏘️ Can I share solar power with neighbours or join an energy community in Croatia?

The short answer

Energy sharing lets households use power produced by a shared installation, a neighbour or a community project. Whether and how it works depends on the national rules.

📜 The rules in Croatia

Energy sharing and communities

Households in the same multi-apartment building can act together as a group of active customers, for example with a shared solar plant. Citizens can also set up a citizen energy community (energetska zajednica građana), a legal entity controlled by its members.

  • Amendments passed by the Sabor on 25 September 2026 regulate the sharing of renewable energy. According to the Government, they simplify procedures for sharing energy locally. Detailed rules and start date are not yet confirmed. (mingo.gov.hr)
Official source: narodne-novine.nn.hr · Checked 2026-09-30

🪜 Step by step

  1. See what the rules allowThe options in Croatia are listed below: sharing in one building, within a local area, or through an energy community.
  2. Find a project or partnersAsk your municipality, housing association or building owners whether a project exists or is planned.
  3. Check the meter and the contractSharing usually needs a smart meter and registration with the grid operator. Your normal supply contract continues for the rest of your use.
  4. Read the terms before you joinCheck the cost, how shared power is divided, and how you can leave.

📇 Who to contact

Hrvatska energetska regulatorna agencija (HERA)Supervises energy companies and explains your rightsFor information, and to report a company that breaks the rules📞 +385 1 6323-777🔗 www.hera.hr
HEP - Operator distribucijskog sustava d.o.o. (HEP ODS) — Croatia, 21 distribution areas (elektre)Runs the local grid, meters and connectionsPower cut, meter problem, new connection🔗 www.hep.hr/ods

❓ Questions

Do I have to own solar panels?

No. In many schemes you can take part as a member or user without owning an installation.

Does my supplier stay the same?

Usually yes. The shared power is counted first and your supplier provides the rest.

Who registers the sharing?

Normally the grid operator or the body named on this page. Ask them before you start.

📎 Sources

Checked: 2026-09-30

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