The American Chamber of Commerce in Croatia held a meeting with Mirko Budiša, Deputy Director and Zvonimir Majić, Head of the Sector for the Management of Special Waste Categories from the Environmental Protection and Energy Efficiency Fund, on the topic of managing electrical and electronic (EE) waste from solar panels.  

The discussion focused on the disposal fee for solar panels, which is significantly higher in Croatia compared to other EU countries. Representatives of the business community pointed out that the current system is not fully established, while the high fees create an additional financial burden for investors in renewable energy sources.  

AmCham Croatia proposed adjusting the fee to reflect actual recycling costs, enabling installment payments, and aligning with EU practices to encourage investments in green energy. The Fund expressed its willingness to analyze the current model and continue consultations with relevant institutions. All participants agreed to maintain dialogue to support the sustainable development of the renewable energy sector in Croatia.  

The meeting was attended by Andrea Doko Jelušić, Executive Director of AmCham; Dražen Malbašić, Policy Director; Tomislav Vidović, Policy Officer; Ivana Grbeša, Member of AmCham's Environment and Energy Efficiency Committee (E.On.), and Vanja Bačun, Public Affairs Officer.