Overview
Kojetín Solar Power Plant is a 4 MW solar PV facility in the Czech Republic, owned by Energy 21 as. It contributes to the country's renewable energy capacity under EU Renewable Energy Directive targets.
Kojetín Solar Power Plant is a solar photovoltaic facility located in the Czech Republic, with a capacity of 4 MW. The plant is owned by Energy 21 as and is currently operational, adding to the country's growing solar energy portfolio. The Czech Republic has been expanding its renewable energy capacity in line with the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, which sets a 42.5% renewable energy target by 2030. Solar PV plants like Kojetín benefit from national feed-in tariffs and grid-connection regimes that support small to medium-scale solar installations. This facility contributes to local clean energy generation, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and supporting grid stability. Solar PV plants in the region typically have low environmental impact, though land use and visual considerations are managed through local planning regulations.
Environmental context
The Kojetín Solar Power Plant is located in a region with moderate solar irradiance, typical for Central Europe. Solar PV installations have minimal operational emissions and low water usage, but require land area for panel arrays. Local environmental considerations include land-use change and visual impact, which are mitigated through site selection and planning permissions. The plant supports the Czech Republic's transition to renewable energy, reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Frequently asked questions
Kojetín Solar Power Plant is located in the Czech Republic, at coordinates 49.3435 N, 17.3082 E.
The plant has a capacity of 4 megawatts (MW), making it a small to medium-scale solar PV facility.
The plant is owned by Energy 21 as, a company active in renewable energy projects.
The plant contributes to the Czech Republic's goals under the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, which aims for 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. It benefits from national feed-in tariffs and grid connection policies.
Solar PV plants like Kojetín generate electricity with zero operational emissions, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and reliance on fossil fuels. They also have low water consumption compared to conventional power plants.