In-Depth Review of Energy Efficiency Policies and Programmes Czech Republic
Article from: OGEL 5 (2004), in The Energy Charter Treaty
Introduction
p>The Czech Republic is highly dependent on imports of hydrocarbons (oil and gas), although it has large reserves of solid fuels, particularly lignite. nuclear energy accounts for a high share of electricity generation, especially since the opening of the temelin nuclear plant in 2001. The country has some potential for renewable energy, with the small hydropower potential capacity partly exploited and limited wind resources, but reasonably good biomass potential.