REGEA held online consultations with Studio Sonda, a creative studio from Vižinada employing 19 people and operating in the fields of design, visual communications, and strategic creativity. The meeting focused on concrete opportunities for business decarbonisation and the transition of Studio Sonda to renewable energy sources.
In preparation for the meeting, REGEA conducted an analysis of the company’s building, which features a flat roof particularly suitable for the installation of a solar power plant, and prepared a preliminary design of a potential photovoltaic system. Based on this, three implementation models for a solar installation were presented: a standard capital investment, financing through a loan, and a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) model. Studio Sonda also expressed interest in installing an electric vehicle charging station, further enhancing the sustainability of its business infrastructure.
The next step involves Studio Sonda providing its electricity consumption profile, after which REGEA will prepare an initial feasibility analysis of the solar power plant and propose the most suitable implementation model. The company will also be connected with relevant designers, contractors, and financial partners. During the discussions, REGEA’s strong cooperation network with financial institutions was highlighted, as it facilitates access to loans, grants, and European funds required for investments in renewable energy sources.
In recent months, REGEA has carried out a series of intensive activities aimed at strengthening cooperation between institutions, the financial sector, and industry, with the goal of accelerating the green transition and encouraging investment in energy efficiency and renewable energy.
A particularly significant contribution was made on 22–23 April in Šibenik, where REGEA participated in an event organised by GBC Croatia (Croatian Green Building Council). The event, GBC Connect Forum – Industry and Government in Dialogue for the Green Transition, is a unique B2G platform that, for the first time, brought together public authorities, experts, investors, and industry representatives. It opened space for joint dialogue on regulation, financing, and project implementation. This integrated approach enabled key topics to be addressed collectively rather than in parallel, representing an important step forward in linking the public and private sectors.
During the two-day forum, REGEA held a series of expert consultations with companies such as Daikin, Rockwool, Knauf Insulation, Somfy, Klimaproing, Crivac, and several other enterprises, focusing on technical solutions, implementation challenges, and opportunities for cooperation in the field of energy efficiency and decarbonisation. This further strengthened the connection between institutions and industry stakeholders, with a focus on real market needs.
REGEA also actively presented the CREDIT4CE project in Šibenik through an information booth and a series of individual consultations with event participants. The project attracted significant interest due to its innovative financial mechanisms and its potential to support businesses in developing sustainable energy solutions.
A particularly important segment of the forum was cooperation with the Croatian Bank for Reconstruction and Development (HBOR), which presented a new financial mechanism and the Energy Efficiency Financing Programme for entrepreneurs, with a total of €275 million available. This financial framework is aimed at encouraging investments in the energy transition, improving efficiency, reducing operating costs, and strengthening competitiveness. During meetings, REGEA further guided interested companies towards these instruments and offered expert support in preparing project proposals.
The combination of activities – from detailed advisory work with Studio Sonda to intensive networking and the presentation of the CREDIT4CE project in Šibenik – confirms REGEA’s role as a strong partner to Croatian companies in their energy transition. Through the CREDIT4CE project, in which REGEA is a project partner, the agency further strengthens the development of innovative financial mechanisms and support schemes that enable businesses to invest in sustainable energy solutions more easily and effectively.