Overview
Česká Lípa - Solar Celi Solar Power Plant is a 1 MW solar PV facility in the Czech Republic, owned by Solar Celi. It contributes to the country's renewable energy capacity under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
Česká Lípa - Solar Celi Solar Power Plant is a solar photovoltaic facility located in the Czech Republic, near the town of Česká Lípa. With a capacity of 1 MW, it is a small-scale solar installation that feeds clean electricity into the local grid. The plant is owned by Solar Celi and is currently operational, supporting the Czech Republic's transition to renewable energy. The Czech Republic has been expanding its solar energy sector, supported by the European Union's Renewable Energy Directive III, which sets a target of 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. Small-scale solar plants like this one benefit from national feed-in tariffs and grid-connection regulations that encourage distributed generation. The plant's 1 MW capacity places it in the small-scale category, typical for rooftop or ground-mounted installations in the region. Environmentally, the plant contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and diversifying the Czech energy mix. Solar PV systems have minimal operational emissions and require no water for cooling, making them suitable for the local climate. The facility's location in the Liberec Region supports regional renewable energy goals and helps reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
Environmental context
The plant operates in a region with moderate solar irradiance, typical for Central Europe. Solar PV installations like this one have a low environmental footprint, with no air or water pollution during operation. The land use is minimal, and the facility does not impact local wildlife significantly. By generating renewable electricity, it helps displace coal-fired power, which remains a significant part of the Czech energy mix.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located near Česká Lípa in the Czech Republic, at coordinates 50.6744° N, 14.5232° E.
The plant has a capacity of 1 megawatt (MW), making it a small-scale solar photovoltaic facility.
The plant is owned by Solar Celi, a company operating in the Czech renewable energy sector.
The Czech Republic follows the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, which mandates a 42.5% renewable energy share by 2030. National feed-in tariffs and grid-connection rules support small-scale solar installations.
The plant generates clean electricity without emissions, helping reduce reliance on fossil fuels and supporting the Czech Republic's climate goals.