Croatian Perspectives on Renewable Heating & Cooling – Recording and Presentations Available!

The Roundtable on Croatian Perspectives on the Renewable Heating and Cooling Market was successfully held, bringing together national stakeholders to discuss pathways to achieving 100% renewable heating and cooling. Organized by the RHC-ETIP platform, the event highlighted key insights and tools to support the sector.

The event featured discussions on the unique challenges and strategies tailored to Croatia’s specific climate, social, and market conditions. Stakeholders shared their expertise and perspectives on key technologies for renewable heating and cooling, paving the way for a sustainable and resilient future in the sector.

Date & Time:
11 February 2025, 10:00 – 11:30 CET

Preliminary Agenda  

1. Introduction
   • Overview of the RHC-ETIP platform activities
   • Introduction to the RHC Accelerator database for connecting investors and industry/science experts
2. Stakeholder Presentations: Key technologies and innovations in RHC & Croatian perspectives on challenges and policies for heating and cooling transition:
   • Matthieu Ballu, Policy officer, renewable energy and energy system integration at European Commission DG ENER: EU policy on decarbonisation of heating and cooling
     • Presentation is available.
   • Josip Miškić, Project Assistant at University of Zagreb: Role of the Urban Waste Heat in H&C Decarbonization – District Heating Perspective
     • Presentation is available.
   • Ivan Pržulj, Expert Advisor at North-West Croatia Regional Energy-Climate Agency (REGEA): Focus on an EU project for decarbonizing Croatia’s district heating sector (D2Heat)
     • Presentation is available.
   • Martina Tuschl, Director of Geothermal Energy Sector at Croatian Hydrocarbon Agency: Insights on geothermal energy
     • Presentation is available.
   • Luka Boban, Assistant Professor at University of Zagreb: Navigating the heat pump sector towards renewable heating and cooling
     • Presentation is available.
3. Panel Discussion & Q&A: Addressing challenges and exploring solutions