Up to 90 MW of wind power may receive operating support in Czechia. Ministry tightens conditions

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has announced another round of auctions for operating support for selected renewable energy sources. In this year's first auction round, the ministry has amended the conditions for participation – successful applicants will face additional administrative requirements. The ministry has set stricter conditions for wind power plants. Moreover, the ministry may cancel an auction if more than 80% of bids submitted to the auction state the same bid price. 

Another round of auctions for operating support for renewable electricity sources has begun in the Czech Republic. Following a lengthy period during which new power plants were not eligible for operating support, support for selected sources was reintroduced in 2022.

As in the previous year, support has been announced this year for biogas plants, small hydropower plants and wind power plants. By far the largest volume of installed capacity has been announced for wind power plants, which may receive operating support for up to 90 MWe of installed capacity. This is an increase of exactly one-half year on year – last year, the Ministry of Industry and Trade could announce support for only 60 MWe.