Overview
Polešovice Solar Power Plant is a 2 MW solar PV facility in the Czech Republic, operated by Emel Energy as. It contributes to the country's renewable energy capacity under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
Polešovice Solar Power Plant is a solar photovoltaic facility located in the Czech Republic, with a capacity of 2 MW. The plant is owned and operated by Emel Energy as and is currently operational, supporting the country's transition to renewable energy sources. The Czech Republic has been expanding its solar energy capacity under the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, which sets a target of 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. The plant benefits from national feed-in tariffs and grid connection regimes that incentivize small to medium-scale solar installations. At 2 MW, Polešovice is a small-scale solar farm typical of the region's distributed generation model. The plant contributes to local energy independence and reduces reliance on fossil fuels. Its solar PV technology generates clean electricity with minimal operational emissions, aligning with the Czech Republic's climate goals and the EU's broader decarbonization strategy.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in the Zlín Region of the Czech Republic, an area with moderate solar irradiance suitable for photovoltaic generation. Solar farms like Polešovice require land use that may impact local ecosystems, but they produce no air or water pollution during operation. The facility supports biodiversity by allowing grassland management beneath panels, and its small footprint minimizes visual impact compared to larger installations.
Frequently asked questions
Polešovice Solar Power Plant is located in the Czech Republic, near the village of Polešovice in the Zlín Region. Its coordinates are 49.0211° N, 17.3501° E.
The plant has a capacity of 2 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale solar photovoltaic facility.
The plant is owned by Emel Energy as, a Czech energy company.
Solar energy in the Czech Republic operates under the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, which mandates a 42.5% renewable energy share by 2030. National feed-in tariffs and grid connection policies support small to medium-scale solar projects like Polešovice.
The plant generates clean electricity from solar energy, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and reliance on fossil fuels. It supports the Czech Republic's renewable energy targets and contributes to local energy independence.