Closing conference of the project “Velika Gorica Solar City – Countdown”

Through the project, 22 photovoltaic power plants were installed on public buildings in the administrative area of the City of Velika Gorica.

On Tuesday, 12 March 2024, the Closing conference of the „Velika Gorica Solar City – Countdown“ project was held by the Project Promoter City of Velika Gorica. The conference was held in the hall of the People’s Open University in Velika Gorica, one of the public institutions on whose roofs solar power plants are installed, and was opened by Minister of regional development and EU funds Šime Erlić and Mayor of Velika Gorica Krešimir Ačkar.

Minister Erlić pointed out that Velika Gorica is a leader in the green transition. „You are truly an example of success in many areas, especially when it comes to energy use and green transition. You are making extremely good use of the opportunities offered by European funds, and we will continue to support you in the implementation of further projects“, said the minister and emphasized that Velika Gorica has withdrawn more than 100 million euros so far.

Mayor Krešimir Ačkar praised all those who contributed to the realization of such a complex project, which includes the construction of solar power plants on as many as 22 public buildings. „The estimated electricity savings is over 50%, which is great financially for our local city budget, and it’s also more environmentally friendly. This will now become the standard and it is certain that we will continue with the process“, said Mayor Ačkar.

The project „Velika Gorica Solar City – COUNTDOWN“ was financed by Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway through the Financial Mechanism of the European Economic Area 2014 – 2021, with national co-financing by the Republic of Croatia within the „Energy and Climate Change“ Programme. The total value of the project is EUR 654,128.77, of which 81.48% of the amount, or EUR 533,004.18, refers to the funds of the Financial Mechanism of the European Economic Area, and 18.52% of the amount, or EUR 121,124.59, is the City of Velika Gorica’s own co-financing.

Representatives of the project promoter, project partners, the Ministry of Regional Development and EU Funds, the Hrvoje Požar Energy Institute and the Regional Energy and Climate Agency of Northwestern Croatia participated in the conference.