In the period from September 2025 to August 2026, Czechia's electricity consumption reveals a significant reliance on low-carbon sources, accounting for nearly 60% of the total electricity produced. Among these low-carbon sources, nuclear power stands out as the predominant contributor, generating over 40% of the electricity. Solar and hydropower offer smaller contributions, providing around 7% and almost 4% respectively. Electricity generated from fossil fuels stands at just over 40%, with coal being the major fossil contributor at over 34%, followed by a minor role of gas, generating nearly 6% of the electricity. Despite the use of biofuels, their contribution remains limited at around 6.5%, indicating a potential area for further clean energy development.

Is Electricity Growing in Czechia?

Despite having high low-carbon electricity generation, electricity consumption in Czechia has decreased from its peak. The latest data from 2026 reveals that electricity consumption stands at approximately 6715 kWh per person, marking a decline compared to the highest historical consumption of 8532 kWh per person in 2007. However, there is a positive aspect regarding low-carbon electricity generation, which reached a new personal best of around 3992 kWh per person—up by 21 kWh compared to the previous record in 2025. This increase in low-carbon generation shows promise, yet the overall decline in electricity consumption is concerning, as it may suggest possible barriers to meeting increased demand due to electrification and technological advancement.

Suggestions

Czechia can further boost its low-carbon electricity generation by expanding its existing nuclear facilities, given their current substantial contribution to the supply. Additionally, Czechia can draw inspiration from countries like France and Slovakia, where nuclear power accounts for a significant portion of electricity, at 67% and 66% respectively. Learning from regions like Nevada and California, both prominent in solar electricity generation at 35% and 31% respectively, Czechia could significantly enhance its solar capacity. By focusing on augmenting these low-carbon sources, Czechia could increase its clean electricity share, reduce fossil fuel dependency, mitigate climate change effects, and realize the full benefits of advanced technologies and electrification.

History

The history of low-carbon electricity in Czechia has prominently featured nuclear power, with notable expansions in the late 20th century and early 21st century. The late 1980s saw significant undeviating growth in nuclear electricity, with an increase of nearly 4 to 5 TWh annually. This trend continued into the early 2000s with significant increments in 2002 and 2003, achieving a surge of more than 7 TWh in nuclear energy in 2003. However, nuclear generation experienced some declines in 2005 and 2015, with a critical decrease of 3.5 TWh in 2015. Nonetheless, recent years show a rebound, especially in 2025, when nuclear power increased by 2.3 TWh. Additionally, solar saw slight growth, particularly in 2011 and 2024, indicating expanding opportunities for solar power development in Czechia's clean energy landscape. Such historical growth in nuclear and recent progress in solar highlight the potential for continued advancement in clean electricity generation.

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* 12M = Last 12 months (Sep 2025 – Aug 2026) — a rolling 12-month period, not a calendar year.