Accelerating Renewable Energy Purchases

Poland and Croatia have set ambitious renewable energy and decarbonisation goals. Strategies such as Poland’s Energy Policy until 2040, its National Energy and Climate Plan and Recovery and Resilience Plan, as well as Croatia’s Energy Development Strategy and accompanying renewable energy legislation are set. Yet while these frameworks encourage renewable deployment and decentralised energy systems for national institutions, municipalities, communities, small and medium-sized enterprises have limited mechanisms to implement long-term clean energy procurement. Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) offer a stable and cost-effective way to access renewable electricity, but legal, regulatory and procurement barriers have kept smaller actors from participating. By translating high-level climate and energy goals into practical tools and procurement models, the project strengthens local contributions to national and European climate targets and supports the broader transition to a zero-carbon energy system.

The project empowers municipalities, communities and small and medium-sized enterprises in Poland and Croatia to procure renewable electricity directly through Power Purchase Agreements (PPA). The team raises awareness of the benefits of long-term clean energy contracting and provides easy-to-use templates, model clauses and checklists that simplify the PPA process. Capacity-building workshops strengthen legal, technical and financial skills, enabling local actors to understand market dynamics, evaluate offers and manage risks. The project also works with policymakers to clarify regulatory uncertainties, align procurement rules with PPA requirements and create a more supportive environment for renewable contracting. Cross-border exchanges between Poland and Croatia foster mutual learning and demonstrate practical approaches through case studies and conferences. By reducing complexity and strengthening institutional readiness, the project opens the door for local actors to access affordable renewable energy, improve energy price stability and accelerate the national energy transition.