Now is the ideal time to buy solar PV, says Martin Hodek

Like the energy sector as a whole since 2021, the residential solar PV sector has been on a rollercoaster since the energy crisis. The energy crisis substantially increased the number of new residential installations. As a result, the installed capacity of solar power plants connected to the Czech grid began to rise after years of stagnation. However, this trend is gradually fading.

Nevertheless, conditions for purchasing a residential solar power system may be ideal right now. According to Martin Hodek of Huawei Technologies, solar panel prices are currently very low, while the market is also seeing a growing number of top-tier technology suppliers.

This applies not only to panels themselves, but also to solar PV inverters. We discussed current trends in this area, why a longer warranty period is important for an inverter, the specifics of the Czech market and other topics with Martin Hodek.

Martin Hodek, an energy specialist and technical design expert, has worked in the renewable energy sector for many years. His expertise stems both from cooperation with associations, universities and research institutions, and from direct experience in designing and installing solar power plants and battery systems. A number of sustainable projects thus bear his signature, whether figuratively or literally. In the residential systems segment, he focuses primarily on raising awareness, installation safety and refining the market environment.