The ADRIREC – Adriatic Ports for Renewable Energy Communities project, which started on 1 June 2024, aims to transform the ports of the ADRION region into low-carbon energy hubs. With a budget of €1,476 million (85% of which is provided by EU funds), the project brings together partners from Italy, Slovenia, Croatia, Greece, Albania, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro. The project will last for three years.
The main goal of ADRIREC is to reduce air pollution and CO2 emissions by transforming ports into renewable energy hubs. To this end, a set of tools will be developed to help assess the potential of renewable energy and create energy communities. These solutions will form part of a common transnational strategy.
The Port of Rijeka Authority, one of the key participants, will build a pilot solar power plant on the passenger terminal building. The project demonstrates the possibility of combining environmentally friendly technologies with aesthetics, emphasizing the architectural appeal of the object.