Overview
Čeladná Solar Power Plant is a 1.4 MW operational solar PV facility in the Czech Republic, owned by FVE Čeladná. It contributes to the country's renewable energy capacity under EU Renewable Energy Directive targets.
Čeladná Solar Power Plant is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in the Czech Republic, with coordinates 49.559900 N, 18.343900 E. The plant has a capacity of 1.4 MW and is currently operational, owned by FVE Čeladná. As a small-scale solar installation, it forms part of the Czech Republic's distributed renewable energy infrastructure. The Czech Republic has been expanding its solar PV capacity under the European Union's Renewable Energy Directive III, which sets a binding target of 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. The country has implemented support schemes such as feed-in tariffs and green bonuses to incentivize solar development. Čeladná Solar Power Plant operates within this regulatory framework, contributing to the national goal of increasing the share of renewables in the energy mix. Solar PV plants like Čeladná play a role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and diversifying the energy supply. The facility's location in the Moravian-Silesian region benefits from moderate solar irradiance typical of Central Europe. While solar power has minimal operational emissions, land-use considerations and grid integration are relevant factors for such installations. The plant supports local energy needs and aligns with EU climate objectives.
Environmental context
The Czech Republic's solar PV sector operates in a temperate climate with moderate solar irradiance, requiring careful site selection to optimize energy yield. Land-use impacts are generally low for small-scale installations, but larger arrays can affect local ecosystems. Grid integration remains a challenge as solar generation is intermittent, necessitating grid upgrades and storage solutions. The country's regulatory framework under EU directives aims to balance renewable expansion with environmental protection.
Frequently asked questions
Čeladná Solar Power Plant is located in the Czech Republic, at coordinates 49.559900 N, 18.343900 E, near the municipality of Čeladná in the Moravian-Silesian region.
The plant has a capacity of 1.4 megawatts (MW), classifying it as a small-scale solar photovoltaic installation.
The plant is owned by FVE Čeladná, a Czech entity involved in solar energy generation.
Solar PV in the Czech Republic is supported by the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, which mandates a 42.5% renewable energy share by 2030, and national policies including feed-in tariffs and green bonuses for renewable electricity.
As an operational solar PV facility, it generates clean electricity, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and helping the Czech Republic meet its EU renewable energy targets.