Czech energy sector adds 44,633 new power sources in 2024, a 25% increase year-on-year

The Czech electricity grid expanded significantly in 2024, with 44,633 new power sources connected, representing a combined output of 1,008 megawatts (MW)—comparable to one nuclear unit of the Temelín power plant. The total number of sources now exceeds 213,000, marking a 25% year-on-year increase and a fourfold growth compared to three years ago.

Amid rising system demands, network operators have ramped up investment, allocating a record CZK 40 billion last year. This trend reflects the growing need to modernize and expand infrastructure to accommodate the rapid growth in power generation sources, according to representatives from the Czech Association of Regulated Electrical Power Companies (ČSRES) at a press conference today.

The ČSRES Association includes key players in the sector: the state-owned transmission system operator ČEPS and distribution network operators ČEZ Distribuce, EG.D, and PREdistribuce. Collectively, they manage a sprawling network of 253,000 kilometers of power lines.

This surge in new sources underscores the Czech Republic’s transition towards a more decentralized and renewable-focused energy system, requiring significant upgrades and investment in grid infrastructure to ensure reliability and efficiency.

Source: CTK