Croatia's largest photovoltaic project uses JA Solar's DeepBlue 4.0 Pro
Croatia’s Largest Solar Project Chooses JA Solar’s DeepBlue 4.0 Pro Modules
A major milestone in Croatia’s renewable energy journey has just been reached. The Kralat Solar Power Project, now under construction, marks the largest photovoltaic project in Croatia to date—and it will be fully powered by JA Solar’s DeepBlue 4.0 Pro modules.
Located in the southeastern European country known as the “Land of a Thousand Islands,” this landmark project underscores the deepening Belt and Road cooperation between China and Croatia. The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković and Chinese Ambassador Qi Qianjin, signaling the project’s significance at a national level.
A Clean Energy Vision for 2050
With a coastline along the Adriatic Sea and a land area of about 57,000 square kilometers, Croatia is an EU member committed to carbon neutrality by 2050. Its national energy strategy targets 88% of electricity from renewable sources—including wind, solar, and hydropower—by that time.
To realize this ambition, Croatia has introduced robust clean energy policies and set high technical standards for all renewable energy projects. The Kralat Solar Power Plant, with a planned installed capacity of 99 MW, is being built by Northeast International Cooperation Co., Ltd. and Shandong Electric Power Engineering Consulting Institute Corp.
Why DeepBlue 4.0 Pro?
To meet the project's stringent demands and serve as a regional benchmark, the developers selected JA Solar’s flagship n-type product, DeepBlue 4.0 Pro, for the entire plant.
This high-efficiency module excels in both performance and reliability. It has passed IEC standards and enhanced testing protocols, including resistance to salt mist, ammonia, sand, uneven snow load, and 17-level hurricane winds. These robust qualities make it ideal for Croatia’s diverse and challenging geographical conditions.
A Green Future in Numbers
Once operational, the Kralat project is expected to generate 165 million kilowatt-hours of green electricity annually—enough to power 50,000 Croatian households. It will also help reduce CO₂ emissions by 150,000 tons per year, contributing significantly to the country’s energy transition and sustainable development goals.
This project is not only a testament to JA Solar’s global influence in the PV industry but also a shining example of international cooperation accelerating the path to a greener, cleaner future.
At the groundbreaking ceremony, Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic said that the Korrat photovoltaic project is a key project for Croatia to implement energy transformation and development, and that Chinese companies have strong technical strength and efficient execution in the field of new energy.
