ZAGREB, 1 September 2026 – Croatian households will be able to apply for a share of €38 million in government-backed renewable energy subsidies from Wednesday, with battery storage included in the scheme for the first time. 
Applications open at 9am on 2 September through the electronic system of the Environmental Protection and Energy Efficiency Fund (FZOEU).
The programme supports the installation of heat pumps, photovoltaic systems for household consumption and battery storage systems.
Households can receive up to 50% of eligible investment costs, while households at risk of energy poverty can receive up to 70%.
Depending on the investment, subsidies can reach up to €6,250 for a heat pump, €6,000 for a photovoltaic system and €5,600 for a battery storage system. For households at risk of energy poverty, the maximum combined support can be considerably higher.
The introduction of battery subsidies is one of the main changes this year. Batteries can be financed only together with a photovoltaic installation and are intended to allow households to store excess electricity for later use.
The Fund says applications will be accepted electronically and has urged potential applicants to prepare their documentation and ensure they have the required NIAS electronic identification credentials.
The scheme is part of Croatia’s wider efforts to increase household energy independence and renewable energy use.

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