Czech republic actively develops photovoltaic energy storage

Is photovoltaic a renaissance in the Czech Republic?

After several ineffectual years which followed the “solar boom” in 2009-2010, it is safe to say to that renewable energy and in particular photovoltaic has been experiencing a renaissance in the Czech Republic in recent years.

How much PV capacity does the Czech Republic have?

The Czech Republic had installed 2.07 GW of PV capacity by the end of last year, according to International Renewable Energy Agency figures. That was 5 MW less than at the end of 2018 and was the same as the country's cumulative total at the end of 2015.

How many solar power plants are there in the Czech Republic?

At the end of 2021, there were over 50,000 photovoltaic power plants with an installed capacity of about 2200 MWp in the Czech Republic. There were 500 solar parks with a capacity of over 1 MWp. During 2022, the number of installations rose to almost 85,000 PV plants with a total capacity of 2,460 MWp.

Will a battery storage system help Czech companies achieve net zero?

The high penetration of renewable generation projects in the region could deliver a large amount of clean energy and really accelerate the journey to net zero, but at the moment Czech companies are not in a position to reap the full benefits of solar and other renewable energy sources. To do so, battery storage will be essential.

What is the current gas storage capacity of the Czech Republic?

Current capacity is 3.3 bcm and once the ongoing expansion projects are completed in 2022, the country’s total storage capacity available will be almost 4 bcm. This is almost half the current annual gas consumption of the Czech Republic, and such a ratio is very high compared to the level of storage capacity in other countries.

How is the Czech energy sector governed?

3.2.1 The Czech energy sector is governed by a wide range of laws and regulations implementing European legislation. The main regulation is Act No. 458/2000 Coll., on conducting business and government supervision of the energy sector (Czech Energy Act).