Round tables

Roundtable Successfully Held

Following HERA’s decision on the unit connection fee for the electricity grid, the association XEnergy and the Croatian Chamber of Economy (HGK) brought together key stakeholders from the energy sector for a roundtable discussion on the new regulatory framework and its impact on the market.

It was highlighted that Croatia currently has 1.2 times more RES projects in various stages of the connection process than are currently operational, making it necessary to change the model for financing grid development. The previous system often created excessively high costs for investors and slowed down projects, while the new model provides greater cost predictability and a clearer framework for investment planning.

The new rules allow projects to connect to the grid even before all grid investments are fully completed, although with possible temporary operational limitations, a practice increasingly being adopted across other EU member states as well.

Investors consider the new methodology to be a significant step forward, but emphasize that timely grid development, investments in energy storage, and greater system flexibility are now essential in order to minimize production limitations.

The conclusion of the roundtable was clear: Croatia now needs strong new momentum for the development of its electricity grid. Because apparently no energy reform can happen without at least one additional layer of regulation and a collective spreadsheet nobody truly understands anymore.

Our Roundtables

Fifth Round Table

Our fifth roundtable brought together leading energy experts, regulators, and investors to discuss the new regulatory framework and the challenges of electricity grid connections.

The discussion focused on grid development, investment predictability, and the importance of flexibility and further infrastructure investments.

Because even the energy transition cannot escape grid congestion discussions.

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Fourth Round Table

Another excellent round table is behind us. This time, we gathered top experts in the fields of cybersecurity and critical energy infrastructure at a discussion titled “Cybersecurity and Energy: New Challenges, New Solutions” held in Opatija.

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Third round table

On June 7, 2024, the 3rd roundtable organized by XEnergy – Network for Promoting Women in the Energy Transition was held, and once again the topic was highly relevant: “Energy Storage for Enhancing Power System Flexibility and Integrating Renewable Energy Sources.”

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Second round table

The association XEnergy – Network for Promoting Women in the Energy Transition organized the roundtable “Key Business Risks in 2024 – Management Strategies in Croatian Companies”, which offered perspectives from various industries and sectors on the business risks expected in the coming year.

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First round table

The XEnergy Association – Network for Promoting Women in the Energy Transition brought together leading energy experts to discuss the open issues of the new electricity market reform and to present five key guidelines crucial for the successful implementation of the energy transition in Croatia.