Overview
Vranovská Ves - ČEZ Solar Power Plant is a 16 MW solar PV facility in the Czech Republic, operated by ČEZ as. It contributes to the country's renewable energy capacity under EU Renewable Energy Directive targets.
Vranovská Ves - ČEZ Solar Power Plant is a solar photovoltaic facility located in the Czech Republic, with coordinates 48.941100 N, 15.915400 E. The plant has a capacity of 16 MW and is owned by ČEZ as, a major energy company. It is currently operational and plays a role in the Czech Republic's renewable energy portfolio. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the European Union's Renewable Energy Directive III (2023/2413), which sets a target of 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. The Czech Republic has implemented national support mechanisms, including feed-in tariffs and green bonuses, to promote solar PV development. At 16 MW, this plant is considered a medium-scale solar installation within the country's solar sector. Solar PV plants like Vranovská Ves contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and diversifying the energy mix. The facility's location in the Czech Republic benefits from moderate solar irradiance, and its output helps meet local electricity demand. As part of ČEZ's renewable energy portfolio, it supports the company's transition toward cleaner energy sources.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in a region with a temperate climate, where solar energy generation is viable but subject to seasonal variations. Solar PV installations have a low environmental footprint during operation, though land use and visual impact are considerations. The facility's location avoids sensitive ecological areas, and its operation displaces fossil fuel-based electricity, contributing to local air quality improvements.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the Czech Republic at coordinates 48.941100 N, 15.915400 E, near the municipality of Vranovská Ves.
The facility has a capacity of 16 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale solar PV installation.
The plant is owned by ČEZ as, a leading energy company in the Czech Republic.
The plant operates under the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, which mandates a 42.5% renewable energy share by 2030, and Czech national support schemes like feed-in tariffs.
By generating 16 MW of clean electricity, it helps reduce reliance on fossil fuels and supports the Czech Republic's target to increase renewable energy in its mix.