Powering the future
KONCAR has put Croatia on the world map of industry. The company started out in 1921 as a manufacturer of electrical motors, and its longstanding expertise now competes on a global scale in the field of power engineering.
Its products, services and innovations span power generation, power transmission and power distribution; urban mobility and infrastructure; and digital solutions and platforms.
Above all, KONCAR’s technologies are paving the way to energy sustainability. In recognising the need for critical infrastructure, KONCAR has been at the cutting edge of the development and construction of renewable energy sources for decades. It develops and constructs hydro, solar and wind power plants, including their maintenance and management, and is at the vanguard of eco-friendly urban mobility.
Electrifying travel
KONCAR’s battery-powered trains are game-changers in the electrification of transport and already run on Croatia’s local and regional rail network, enhancing connectivity. The Battery Multiple Units (BMUs) and Battery Electric Multiple Units (BEMUs) embody the company’s vision for the future of transportation – quiet, efficient and flexible.
“BMU’s are less noisy, more energy efficient and designed for passenger transport on non-electrified lines,” says Josip Ninić, CEO of KONCAR Electric Vehicles. “These advanced trains are powered by onboard batteries, which are recharged through stable energy connections.”
BEMUs, meanwhile, with their dual battery and electric power capabilities, provide a flexible alternative for areas with both electrified and non-electrified tracks.
Both models offer an environmentally friendly alternative to diesel-powered trains and are supported by KONCAR’s network of state-of-the-art fast-charging stations.
Green goals
To accelerate the green transition of Croatia’s energy systems and reduce the industry’s carbon footprint, KONCAR is taking the lead with flagship projects in the renewables sector.
In 2023, KONCAR completed the construction of the largest solar power plant in the country, Donja Dubrava SPP. The plant comprises 23,114 photovoltaic panels installed on 17.6 hectares of land. It generates 14GWh of power annually and can be controlled and monitored by smartphone using KONCAR’s high-tech digital platform, the PROZA NET SCADA system.
