Why is a photovoltaic system important in Czechia?

“It is very important because many people have made investments to the photovoltaic system,” Preisinger said. Stepan Chalupa, president of the Czech Renewable Energy Chamber, said that Czechia's energy market is continuously improving but better regulations are needed to prohibit fraudulent providers from operating.

How much solar power does the Czech Republic have in 2022?

As the central European nation clocked in 2,627 MW of installed solar PV capacity at the end of 2022 – which is 426 MW up from the previous year, according to estimates published by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) – the Czech Republic’s continued achievement of these solar gains was on the lips of most attendees.

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.

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.

Will solar power ever eclipse nuclear power in Czechia?

Robert Sedmera, a sales representative for Austrian PV manufacturer Fronius, told pv magazine that the company has operated in Czechia since 1991. He said he does not believe the country’s solar capabilities would ever eclipse nuclear, but noted that the public appetite is leaning more towards solar and cheaper electricity prices.

What changes will the Czech government make in 2023?

In a speech on upcoming Czech solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) legislation, Doucha noted a number of major legislative changes for 2023. He pointed to efforts to amend energy and construction laws for larger projects and the drive for a European Council framework to accelerate smaller renewable energy initiatives of around 50 MW.