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FAQS about Residential ESS project financing options in Czech 2030

Is space a problem in the Czech Republic?

Large projects require space, of course, and there is a common misconception in the Czech Republic that space is one thing the country lacks. This isn’t true. There is plenty of available publicly-owned land that would be suitable for major renewables projects, for example. Up to now, the issue has been a lack of political will, not available land.

Should the Czech government make a CFD scheme?

The Czech government must make a CfD scheme for larger renewable energy plants – both wind and solar – a central pillar of its strategy to accelerate the energy transition. Targets are important, but they are obviously not the real objective.

What is the next generation EU fund?

The source of funding in the new programming period starting in 2021 is The Next Generation EU Fund, through the National Recovery Plan. The main objective of the programme is to improve the state of the environment by reducing the production of pollutant and greenhouse gas emissions (in particular CO2 emissions).

How many beneficiaries benefited from the CZK program?

During the 2014-2021 programming period, 77,000 beneficiaries benefited from its support and were paid a total of 11 billion CZK.

Did the necp increase the EU's 2030 target?

The final NECP increased the target to 22%, but the European Commission still described that as “unambitious”. The draft updated NECP submitted in October proposed a very significant increase, reflecting the fact that the EU’s overall 2030 target had risen to 42.5%.