Overview
Kosořín - Stand-by Europe Solar Power Plant is a 1.9 MW solar PV facility in the Czech Republic, owned by Stand-by Europe. It contributes to the country's renewable energy capacity under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
Kosořín - Stand-by Europe Solar Power Plant is a solar photovoltaic facility located in Kosořín, Czech Republic. With a capacity of 1.9 MW, it is a small-scale solar installation that supports the country's transition to renewable energy. The plant is owned by Stand-by Europe and is currently operational. The Czech Republic has been expanding its solar energy capacity, supported by the EU'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 regimes that incentivize distributed generation. This facility contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and diversifying the Czech energy mix. Solar PV plants in the region typically have low visual impact and integrate well with agricultural land, though grid integration remains a consideration for intermittent sources. The plant plays a role in local energy resilience and supports EU climate goals.
Environmental context
The Czech Republic's solar PV sector operates under EU renewable energy targets, with small-scale plants like this one often sited on agricultural or marginal land. Solar installations have minimal land-use impact compared to fossil fuel plants, but require careful siting to avoid conflicts with sensitive habitats. Grid integration of solar power is managed through national policies that support distributed generation.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Kosořín, Czech Republic, at coordinates 49.9810 N, 16.2294 E.
The facility has a capacity of 1.9 MW, making it a small-scale solar photovoltaic installation.
The plant is owned by Stand-by Europe, a company active in the renewable energy sector.
The Czech Republic follows the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, which mandates 42.5% renewable energy by 2030, and offers feed-in tariffs and grid-connection support for solar PV.
By generating clean electricity, it reduces reliance on fossil fuels and lowers greenhouse gas emissions, supporting Czech and EU climate targets.