The Ministry of Environmental Protection and Green Transition has published a call for funds from the Modernisation Fund intended for the use of renewable energy sources in the primary agricultural production and agricultural product processing sectors. The total value of the call is 30 million euros.

Micro, small, medium and large enterprises engaged in primary agricultural production or the processing of agricultural products, as well as recognised producer organisations, may apply. This encompasses a wide range of stakeholders in the agri-food sector.

Eligible investments relate to the construction and expansion of photovoltaic power plants, specifically solar panels, the installation of battery systems for electricity storage, and associated project supervision and management costs. The maximum amount of funding per individual applicant is 5 million euros.

The deadline for submitting project proposals ends on 31 January 2027 at 12:00. The call will close earlier if available funds are exhausted, the announcement states.

Applications must be submitted by registered post to the Fund for Environmental Protection and Energy Efficiency, Radnička cesta 80, 10000 Zagreb, in accordance with the call’s conditions. Details on application requirements and necessary documentation are available at the link below.

The webpage provides detailed instructions on project eligibility and categories, the method for submitting project proposals, contact details for assistance, and the full call documentation.