Czech Solar Power System

4 FAQs about Czech Solar Power System

How many solar power plants are there in Czechia?

In total, 82,799 solar power plants were connected to the grid, with a combined total output of 970 MW. The nation achieved a record-breaking year with 145% growth, connecting 49,000 more power plants than it did in 2022. The figures mark a period of rapid growth in Czechia's solar market.

How many solar power plants did Czechia build in 2023?

Czechia built around 1 GW of new PV plants in 2023, according to data from the Czech Solar Association (Solární Asociace). In total, 82,799 solar power plants were connected to the grid, with a combined total output of 970 MW. The nation achieved a record-breaking year with 145% growth, connecting 49,000 more power plants than it did in 2022.

How many solar parks are there 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. The development of wind energy in the Czech Republic also continues apace.

Why is solar energy so unpopular in the Czech Republic?

Solar energy has long been unpopular among Czech politicians since high compensation led to an uncontrolled boom in solar in 2009-2010, costing around 1.8 billion of euros in subsidies per year to the sector split between consumers and the government. The bill also raises special taxes paid by solar plants built in 2009-2010.

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Solar power in the Czech Republic

The Czech Republic had almost two gigawatts (GW) of photovoltaic capacity at the end of 2010, but installed less than 10 megawatts (MW) in 2011 due to the feed-in tariff being reduced by 25%, after installing almost 1,500 MW the year before. Installations increased to 109 MW in 2012. In 2014, no new installations were reported.