Renewable energy in the Czech Republic

Renewable energy in the Czech Republic describes the renewable energy related development in the Energy in the Czech Republic.

According to Eurostat, renewables share in the Czech Republic in 2009 was 5% of the energy mix in total (Mtoe) and 6% of gross electricity generation (TWh). The energy consumption by fuel included in 2009: 40% coal, petroleum 21%, gas 15%, nuclear 16% and renewables 5%. Most electricity was produced with coal (55%) and nuclear (33%).EU country data

Solar power

Solar power capacity per capita was the second highest in the EU in 2010.

PV in Europe (MWpower)Photovoltaic energy barometer 2007 – EurObserv’ER Systèmes solaires Le journal des énergies renouvelables n° 178, p. 49-70, 4/2007Photovoltaic energy barometer 2009 – EurObserv’ER Systèmes solaires Le journal des énergies renouvelables n° 190, p. 72-102, 3/2009 # Country 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 – EU-28 2,170 3,420 4,940 10,380 15,860 29,327 4 Czech Republic 0 1 4 55 466 1,953

PV per capita 2010 # Country W/capita 1 212.3 2 185.9

Solar thermal “Green savings” programme has supported the solar thermal.Solar Thermal Markets in Europe Trends and Market Statistics 2010 ESTIF June 2011

Solar thermal in Czech and EUSolar Thermal Markets in Europe, Trends and market statistics 2008Solar Thermal Markets in Europe, Trends and market statistics 2009 Total EU27+CH MW GW 2010 216 24.1 2009 148 22.1 2008 116 19.1

Wind power

EU Wind Energy Capacity (MW) No Country 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 18 Czech Republic 215 192 150 116 54 28 17 9 3 0 Europe (MW) 86,164 76,180 65,741 57,136 48,563 40,898

See also

Energy in the Czech Republic Solar power in the Czech Republic Renewable energy in the European Union Renewable energy by country

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