Overview
Hory Solar Power Plant is a 3.8 MW solar PV facility located in the Czech Republic, operated by FVE Hory. It contributes to the country's renewable energy capacity under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
Hory Solar Power Plant is a solar photovoltaic facility located in the Czech Republic, with an installed capacity of 3.8 MW. The plant is owned and operated by FVE Hory and is currently operational, adding to the country's solar energy generation portfolio. The Czech Republic has been expanding its renewable energy capacity under the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, which sets a target of 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. Solar PV plants like Hory benefit from national feed-in tariffs and grid-connection regimes that support small to medium-scale solar installations. The plant's location in the Czech Republic provides moderate solar irradiation suitable for solar energy generation. As a small-scale solar facility, it contributes to local energy needs and supports the country's transition to cleaner energy sources, reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
Environmental context
Solar PV plants like Hory have a low environmental footprint during operation, with no emissions or water use. However, land use for solar arrays can impact local ecosystems and visual landscapes. In the Czech Republic, solar installations are often sited on agricultural or brownfield land to minimize conflicts. The plant's small scale reduces potential ecological disruption.
Frequently asked questions
Hory Solar Power Plant is located in the Czech Republic, at coordinates 50.209100 N, 12.792800 E.
Hory Solar Power Plant has an installed capacity of 3.8 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale solar PV facility.
Hory Solar Power Plant is owned and operated by FVE Hory.
Solar energy in the Czech Republic is supported by the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, which mandates a 42.5% renewable energy target by 2030, and national feed-in tariffs and grid-connection policies.
Hory Solar Power Plant adds 3.8 MW of clean solar capacity to the Czech grid, helping the country meet its EU renewable energy targets and reduce carbon emissions.