Amper: Electricity consumption in Czechia fell 7.9 pct in Q2, gas by 5.1 pct

Weather-adjusted electricity consumption in Czechia fell by 7.9 percent year on year in the second quarter. Compared with other quarters, this was the biggest saving since the beginning of 2022. The reason is the rapid expansion, particularly of rooftop solar systems, and the introduction of energy-saving measures. Gas consumption also fell despite a colder spring than in previous years, down 5.1 percent year on year. Kamil Rajdl, an analyst at Amper Meteo, said in a press release.

While people began seeking installations of rooftop solar systems last year, they are now putting them into operation on a large scale. In June alone, systems with an installed capacity of around 560 MW were connected, according to data from ČEPS. „Combined with battery storage, these systems can cover virtually all household consumption during this period and significantly reduce electricity consumption by companies that have installed them. This, of course, has a major positive impact on the decline in demand for electricity from the grid,“ explained Martin Nádeníček of Amper Savings, a company focused on energy savings.