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.”

Will Czechia reach its solar potential?

As Czechia reaches its solar potential, with impending changes to the country’s legislative landscape ushering in greater utility-scale solar array rollouts, over 5,000 attendees – government ministers, industry experts, and key business stakeholders – descended on Prague this week for the 2023 Smart Energy Forum.

Is the solar industry booming in Czech Republic?

Czech Environment Minister Petr Hladik said that the solar industry is currently experiencing a huge boom. However, he dashed hopes for the country only pursuing PV by stating that its generating capacity would be a mix of renewables and nuclear. There are six commercial reactors generating roughly one-third of the landlocked country’s electricity.

What does the Czech section of Eurosolar do?

The Czech section of EUROSOLAR contributes to various internet discussions in order to position itself clearly against nuclear power and for renewable energies (approx. in 40 cases). The section criticised a ministerial proposal on climate and energy which set a target for renewable electricity of only one percent by 2030.

What is Eurosolar & why is it important?

EUROSOLAR seeks to replace traditional forms of large and small solar energy ZERO EMISSION energy sources such as sun, wind and water as well as hydrogen, produced using solar energy. All forms of energy are important, since solar heat for solar derived electricity and fuel, according to the guidelines forming an integral part hereof.