Solar penel Czechia

How much solar power does Czechia have?

According to the International Renewable Energy Agency, Czechia had 2,073 MW of installed solar power at the end of 2020, 13 MW less than it had at the end of 2019. The nation has also provided incentives for rooftop PV through a Green Savings Program, and to solar-plus-storage projects through a separate, dedicated scheme.

Is a solar park a new start for Czech PV?

Although relatively small in size, the completion of the solar park represents a new beginning for Czech PV, as utility scale PV projects have been banned for years from the country's energy landscape and solar was also excluded by the planned auctions for large scale renewables.

Will Czech solar projects be financed through a PPA?

“There are more large scale projects under development in Czechia, that are hoping to be financed through the modernisation fund that was announced this year,” Jan Krčmář, chairman of the Czech Solar Association, told pv magazine. “These projects will need to secure a PPA, as there are no auctions or other incentives for new solar power plants.”

Why should you invest in photovoltaic technology in the Czech Republic?

Over the years, we have become a stable leader in the sale of photovoltaic technologies in the B2B segment in the Czech Republic thanks to excellent know-how and a dynamic approach to the latest technologies. We are gradually expanding and becoming a significant player in foreign markets as well.

Is the PPA market a bottleneck in Czechia?

According to him, however, the PPA market is currently one of the main bottlenecks in Czechia, which the association has been warning about for years. “New large projects will receive capex subsidies, but will otherwise have to find a commercial off-taker,” Krčmář explained.