Czech Railways has announced plans to construct rooftop and ground-based photovoltaic power plants at several of its depots as part of its commitment to sustainable energy. Facilities in Havlíčkův Brod, Česká Třebová, Děčín, and the Michle district of Prague have been identified for the installation of solar panels, while a potential project with battery storage is being evaluated in Valašské Meziříčí.
“We have selected 32 locations within our property portfolio to assess the feasibility of installing photovoltaic systems. The most viable sites for rooftop installations have been identified at our depots in Havlíčkův Brod, Česká Třebová, and Děčín,” said Michal Kraus, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors and Deputy General Director for Service.
“This week, we plan to announce a public contract for the construction of three rooftop power plants using the ‘design & build’ approach. The expected total installed capacity of these facilities will be 170.8 kWp, with operations set to begin in 2026. The electricity generated will be used to power our service buildings, contributing to cost savings.”
The company is also finalising project documentation for an additional rooftop photovoltaic installation at the Prague South Depot, which will have an installed capacity of 201.5 kWp. Czech Railways has already deployed solar panels at its Bohumín depot.
In addition to rooftop projects, the operator is assessing the feasibility of ground-based photovoltaic plants. A total of 26 locations have undergone construction feasibility studies and network capacity evaluations. Five sites—Bohumín, Olomouc, Česká Třebová, Třebovice, and Valašské Meziříčí—have been shortlisted for further analysis, including the potential for battery storage and energy redistribution to the national grid.
Czech Railways’ electricity consumption is primarily driven by traction energy for electric trains, which accounts for 97% of its total usage. The procurement of traction electricity for all rail operators in the country is managed by the Railway Administration.
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