Overview
The Žatec Solar Power Plant is a 1.3 MW solar PV facility in the Czech Republic, owned by GBC Renesys. It contributes to the country's renewable energy capacity under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
The Žatec Solar Power Plant is a solar photovoltaic facility located near Žatec in the Czech Republic. With a capacity of 1.3 MW, it is a small-scale solar installation that feeds renewable electricity into the local grid. The plant is owned by GBC Renesys and is currently operational. The Czech Republic has been expanding its solar energy capacity, supported by the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, which sets a target of 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. Small-scale solar PV plants like Žatec benefit from national feed-in tariffs and grid-connection regimes that encourage distributed generation. Solar PV plants such as Žatec play a role in diversifying the Czech energy mix and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. They also contribute to local energy security and can be integrated into agricultural or industrial areas with minimal land-use conflict.
Environmental context
The Žatec area has a temperate climate with moderate solar irradiance, suitable for solar PV generation. The plant's small footprint minimizes visual and land-use impacts, and it operates without emissions during electricity generation. Solar PV installations in the Czech Republic are generally well-regulated to address environmental concerns such as land use and grid integration.
Frequently asked questions
The Žatec Solar Power Plant is located near Žatec in the Czech Republic, at coordinates 50.35° N, 13.5438° E.
The Žatec Solar Power Plant has a capacity of 1.3 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale solar PV installation.
The Žatec Solar Power Plant is owned by GBC Renesys, a company involved in renewable energy development.
Solar PV in the Czech Republic operates under the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, which mandates a 42.5% renewable energy target by 2030, supported by national feed-in tariffs and grid-connection policies.
The Žatec Solar Power Plant contributes to the Czech Republic's renewable energy capacity by generating clean electricity, reducing reliance on fossil fuels, and supporting EU climate targets.