Roundtable Announcement (7.5.2026)

The Croatian Energy Regulatory Agency (HERA), at the session of its Management Board held on 27 April 2026, adopted the long-awaited decision on the amount of the unit fee for connection to the electricity grid.

How will the new connection methodology affect the development of the energy system and investments in renewable energy sources? What are the key implications for the market, and how will it be applied in practice?

This is exactly what we will discuss at an exclusive expert conference organized by XEnergy, taking place on 7 May 2026 at the Antunović Congress Center, 1st floor. We will bring together key stakeholders and experts from the sector – representatives of the regulator (HERA), grid operators (HOPS and HEP-ODS), industry representatives, and leading experts – with the goal of creating an open and constructive dialogue.

The adoption of the connection fee completes the electricity regulatory framework, which has been the subject of numerous articles and analyses, especially over the past year. This is therefore the right moment to provide answers to many open questions, including:

• The characteristics of the new methodology and connection fee, as well as the role of renewable energy sources (RES) in the need for grid development and their contribution to financing
• Sources of financing for grid construction and reinforcement for future connections, security of supply, and reliable system operation
• The current state of the grid: age of infrastructure elements, congestion, and available connection capacities
• Administrative challenges in connection procedures
• Indirect connection and repowering – improving the legal framework
• The regulatory framework for the implementation of flexible connection agreements

This is not just another expert conference – it is a rare opportunity for direct dialogue with regulatory representatives at the highest level, as well as distribution and transmission system operators, about the concrete implementation of the new regulation and its implications for the market.

Do not miss this unique opportunity to hear first-hand what lies ahead and how to prepare for the changes coming.

The number of seats is limited, so register as soon as possible!