Overview
Dačice Solar Power Plant is a 4.8 MW solar PV facility in the Czech Republic, operated by Black & Bush Projekt 2. It contributes to the country's renewable energy capacity under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
The Dačice Solar Power Plant is a solar photovoltaic facility located in the Czech Republic, with a capacity of 4.8 MW. This medium-scale solar installation is owned by Black & Bush Projekt 2 and is currently operational, adding to the region's renewable energy portfolio. As a solar PV plant, it converts sunlight directly into electricity without emissions during operation. The Czech Republic has been expanding its solar capacity, supported by the EU's Renewable Energy Directive III, which sets a target of 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. National feed-in tariffs and grid connection policies have historically driven solar deployment in the country. The plant's electricity is fed into the local grid, helping to reduce reliance on fossil fuels. Solar PV installations like this one play a role in meeting national climate goals and contribute to the broader European energy transition. The facility's location in the Czech Republic benefits from moderate solar irradiance typical of Central Europe.
Environmental context
Solar PV plants like Dačice have a low environmental footprint during operation, with no air or water emissions. However, land use for solar arrays can impact local ecosystems. In the Czech Republic, solar farms are often sited on agricultural or brownfield land, balancing energy production with land conservation. The facility's location in a temperate climate means seasonal variations in output, but overall it supports grid decarbonization.
Frequently asked questions
The Dačice Solar Power Plant is located in the Czech Republic, at coordinates 49.0819 N, 15.4592 E.
The Dačice Solar Power Plant has a capacity of 4.8 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale solar PV installation.
The Dačice Solar Power Plant is owned by Black & Bush Projekt 2.
Solar power in the Czech Republic is supported by the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, which mandates a 42.5% renewable energy share by 2030, along with national feed-in tariffs and grid connection policies.
The plant generates electricity from solar energy, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and dependence on fossil fuels. It supports the Czech Republic's renewable energy targets and the EU's climate goals.