The Slovak solar market showed encouraging signs of growth last year, according to provisional figures from the Slovak Association of the Photovoltaic Industry. It says the country could add 300 MW of new PV capacity in 2024.
The figures, based on statistics from regional grid operators in Slovakia, represents a significant year-on-year increase in PV capacity. In 2022, Slovakia deployed 60 MW, while in 2021 it added 5 MW.
SAPI Director Ján Karaba told pv magazine the main market drivers in 2023 were a legislative framework supporting prosumer PV installations, a grant scheme for small residential PV systems, and a grant scheme for commercial and municipal PV installations that expired at the end of the year.
This was likely supported by a new phase of the Slovak Innovation and Energy Agency''s residential PV rebate scheme, which launched in July and offered a total budget of €140 million ($153.3 million) for 2023, covering up to 50% of purchase and installation costs.
The utility-scale solar segment needs the national regulator to overhaul the way grid-connection costs are charged to producers, because now they are one of the highest in the European Union, he added.
In November, Slovakia''s Ministry of Economy published a call for bids in the capex auction scheme under its recovery and resilience plan, which will close later this month. The auction call will not allocate any capacity, but will accept bids of up to 5 MW of installed power. Meanwhile, a capex financial support scheme for enterprises will start this year, and Karaba said it will "likely boost the C&I segment.”
According to the International Renewable Energy Agency, Slovakia had around 537 MW of installed PV capacity at the end of 2022. If SAPI''s figures are confirmed, the country surpassed 737 MW at the end of December 2023.
Your personal data will only be disclosed or otherwise transmitted to third parties for the purposes of spam filtering or if this is necessary for technical maintenance of the website. Any other transfer to third parties will not take place unless this is justified on the basis of applicable data protection regulations or if pv magazine is legally obliged to do so.
You may revoke this consent at any time with effect for the future, in which case your personal data will be deleted immediately. Otherwise, your data will be deleted if pv magazine has processed your request or the purpose of data storage is fulfilled.
The Solartec-Lucenec Solar PV Park is a 34MW solar PV power project located in Banska Bystrica, Slovakia. Post completion of construction, the project was commissioned in 2011. The project was developed by Solartec Holding. Buy the profile here.
The 23MW Ladovo Solar PV Park solar PV power project is located in Banska Bystrica, Slovakia. Solartec has developed the project. It was commissioned in 2011. Buy the profile here.
About Solar pv slovakia
As the photovoltaic (PV) industry continues to evolve, advancements in Solar pv slovakia have become critical to optimizing the utilization of renewable energy sources. From innovative battery technologies to intelligent energy management systems, these solutions are transforming the way we store and distribute solar-generated electricity.
When you're looking for the latest and most efficient Solar pv slovakia for your PV project, our website offers a comprehensive selection of cutting-edge products designed to meet your specific requirements. Whether you're a renewable energy developer, utility company, or commercial enterprise looking to reduce your carbon footprint, we have the solutions to help you harness the full potential of solar energy.
By interacting with our online customer service, you'll gain a deep understanding of the various Solar pv slovakia featured in our extensive catalog, such as high-efficiency storage batteries and intelligent energy management systems, and how they work together to provide a stable and reliable power supply for your PV projects.
Related Contents
