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„Growing energy prices sparked an acceleration in the demand for economical solutions, namely

photovoltaics. In using this avenue, customers can procure part of their energy expenditure from

their own source for the following 30 years. In addition, this energy source is renewable and

produces clean energy without CO2 emissions,“ Kamil Čermák, chairman and CEO of ČEZ ESCO,

the largest supplier of modern and economic solutions in Czechia’s energetics, said.

What sort of increase in demand for modern

energetics solutions from companies and other

subjects are you experiencing right now?

Currently, we are seeing a surge in demand everywhere.

The interannual demand for photovoltaics at ČEZ

ESCO has tripled, and revenue from contracted EPC

projects experienced a similar spike. In this same vein

I could list off changes in many other fields as well.

Growing energy prices sparked an acceleration in the

demand for economical solutions, namely photovoltaics.

In using this avenue, customers can procure part of their

energy expenditure from their own source for around

the following 30 years. In addition to that, this energy

source is renewable, and produces clean energy without

CO2 emissions. One of the biggest recent photovoltaic

projects was completed for the central warehouse of

Billa. This project covered the over 5 000 square meters

of roof with over 1 800 solar panels, which resulted

in a solution that generates over a thousand MWh of

emission-free electricity annually, covering a quarter of

the warehouse’s consumption and saving over 500 tons

of CO2.

You offer companies the “photovoltaics for a single

crown” service, what is this exactly?

This is a collaborative product prepared in conjunction

with Komerční Banka. Installation of photovoltaic

power plants does not require any entry capital.

We offer this as a turnkey solution, which includes

any necessary administrative action, servicing and

insurance of subsequent operation. Throughout

the entire repayment period, our customers are

provided with any servicing they might need.

Photovoltaic plants have a lifespan of over 30 years.

If companies want to start saving money

in energetics, where should they start?

Customers are sometimes unsure as to exactly what

they want, however, that is what we are here for, to

consult them and tailor a solution that is ideal for them.

We do our best to accommodate customer demands

and look for specific technological solutions to fit them.

Sometimes, the answer may be photovoltaics, other

times it may include cogeneration, or a measurement

or regulation system, while some cases may require

optimization of their entire energy economy. We

discuss these options with companies that might have

unused roof real estate and are considering methods

to put it to good use.

How would you characterize a typical customer

of yours?

Our customer base spans a wide scope. It may include

business chains, strategic enterprises with a long list of

venues spread across the country, public buildings and

offices, or even future-conscious family businesses.

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What is the energy consumption threshold suitable

for this service?

Photovoltaics for a single crown is appropriate for

buildings with an energy consumption figure exceeding

200 MWh per year. The guarantee of solar panel

efficiency is typically above 80% after 25 years of use.

What sort of savings can companies expect

from this?

Cities, regions and their funded organizations can save

up to hundreds of millions of crowns. Larger projects

might be able to reach upwards of 20 millions crowns

per year.

Mr Čermák, thank you for the interview.

Text: redakce

Foto: ČEZ ESCO