The Island Movement held a webinar on solar power plants. Citizens who joined learned how to take advantage of the 50% co-financing
The Island Movement successfully organized an informative webinar entitled “Solar Power Plants for Households: Take Advantage of the 50% Co-financing of the Environmental Protection and Energy Efficiency Fund”. The webinar attracted 83 citizens interested in switching to renewable energy sources and the financial support opportunities offered by the Environmental Protection and Energy Efficiency Fund (EPEF).
Great Interest in Solar Power Plants
This free webinar was held on February 26, 2025, and participants had the opportunity to learn key information about installing solar power plants for households, the conditions for applying for co-financing, and long-term savings on electricity bills. Special emphasis was placed on a more energy-independent lifestyle and the opportunities that come with collective projects in the future.
Expert lecturers provided useful advice
The webinar was led by experts in the field of energy efficiency and solar systems: Lina Benović from E-Konzalt d.o.o. and Ivan Cola Zoković from Pokret Otoka. Moderator Paula Bolfan successfully led the interactive part of the webinar, allowing participants to ask specific questions.
What did the participants learn?
Citizens had the opportunity to learn:
- How solar power plants can reduce electricity costs
- What are the prerequisites and steps for applying for EPEEF co-financing
- What are the potential challenges and how to avoid them
- Practical advice on installation and the application process
Positive feedback and future plans
The participants expressed their satisfaction with the webinar content and emphasized that they received useful and concrete information that will help them in applying for co-financing. The Island Movement will thus continue with educational activities to facilitate the transition to sustainable energy sources for citizens.
How to get key information about co-financing a solar power plant on the roof of a family house?
If you have questions about active or upcoming calls for co-financing or would like to continue consulting on project preparation, please feel free to contact us at info@islandmovement.eu.
The recording of the webinar is available on our YouTube channel by clicking on the link ‘‘SOLAR POWER PLANTS FOR HOUSEHOLDS: Take advantage of 50% of the EPEEF co-financing”.
In order to receive timely notifications about the conditions of the Call that the Environmental Protection and Energy Efficiency Fund will publish in the coming period, we recommend:
- Subscribing to the Pokret Newsletter
- Visit the ETO platform at otoci.eu
- Following Pokret Otoka on social networks: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn
About the “ETO Renew” project
The webinar was held as part of the “ETO Renew” project, a key initiative aimed at promoting sustainable energy and mobility. The project aims to achieve inclusive and sustainable economic development, encourage innovation and enrich the ETO platform with new content and functionalities.
The “ETO Renew: Renovation and Energy Transition of the Island” project is co-financed by the Ministry of Regional Development and European Union funds, the Environmental Protection and Energy Efficiency Fund, the Split-Dalmatia County, the City of Cres, the Municipality of Postira, the Municipality of Lumbarda and with the support of numerous partners from across Croatia.
Special emphasis is placed on activating local communities through:
- Raising awareness of the energy transition and its benefits,
- Encouraging citizens to participate in creating energy communities,
- Networking with stakeholders who share the same goals.
- The “ETO Renew” project represents a comprehensive approach to the energy transition, empowering individuals and organizations to become active participants in the sustainable development of their communities.