Czech solar sector slows down. Unless it picks up pace quickly, Czechia will fail to meet its targets

The solar sector in the Czech Republic began to stagnate slightly in the first half of this year. At least that is what fresh data from the Solar Association show, detailing additions to installed capacity in solar power plants and storage during the first half of this year. The trend could pose a problem for achieving the targets Czechia has set in its National Energy and Climate Plan.

After two years of abundance, the Czech solar power sector has hit a slight snag for the first time. While around 1 GW of solar capacity was added each year in 2023 and 2024, this year points to a slowdown. Only 357 MW of capacity from new plants was added in the first half of this year. This represents a 26 % decline compared with the first half of last year, when 484 MW was added over the same period.

What is behind the slower pace of construction? The Solar Association considers slow permitting procedures and the reluctance of authorities responsible for approving new projects to be among the main problems.