Czech Republic sees fewer new solar installations, battery demand surges

The development of solar power plants in the Czech Republic continues to slow. In the first half of this year, 9364 photovoltaic power plants were connected to domestic grids, around 28 percent fewer year on year. Their installed capacity also fell to 295 megawatts (MW). By contrast, battery installations increased significantly, with storage systems totalling 318 megawatt-hours (MWh) of capacity connected, 83 percent more year on year. Representatives of the Solar Association announced this at today’s press conference. There are now 248.346 solar power plants in the Czech Republic with a total capacity of 5,36 GW.

The trend from the previous year, when fewer systems were installed, thus continued in the first half of the year. Installation companies are already feeling the decline, with some having ceased operations in recent months.

According to the association, the main cause of the decline is falling demand from households, which accounted for the overwhelming majority of installations in previous years. This year’s 6191 installations are half the number recorded a year ago. According to the association, the sharp drop is due to the suspension of state support.