Discussions throughout the day highlighted the growing importance of flexibility in an energy system increasingly powered by renewables. Czechia is taking meaningful steps towards flexibility. The country’s battery storage market is expanding quickly with over 90% of new home PV systems being coupled with battery storage systems as highlighted in our European Market Outlook for Battery Storage. Early national measures to support battery uptake were welcomed by industry and policymakers alike.
Looking ahead, two policy developments in Czechia were repeatedly identified as having high potential to unlock further investment: the upcoming tariff review and the planned introduction of a capacity remuneration mechanism. Both have the ability to significantly increase the economic viability of largescale batteries and strengthen the role of flexibility in the energy system.
During the conference, SolarPower Europe shared its recommendations for meeting Europe’s flexibility needs by 2030, including the development of an EU Flexibility Strategy supported by a dedicated Battery Storage Action Plan. The association also emphasised the need to scale battery energy storage tenfold by 2030, in line with the findings from the EU Battery Storage Market Review 2025, which reported a new record year for European battery deployment with 27.1 GWh added in 2025.
The Solar Flex Prague discussions showcased a strong alignment among industry, regulators, system operators, and policymakers on the need to rapidly deploy flexibility solutions. These insights will guide the next steps for both Czechia and Europe as the region works to build a more resilient, affordable, and decarbonised energy system.
SolarPower Europe extends its thanks to the event partners, the Czech Energy Storage Association AKU‑BAT CZ and the Czech Solar Association Solární asociace .
The Solar Flex series continues throughout 2026, with upcoming events including:
- Solar Flex Croatia on 17 March
- Solar Flex Italy on 9 April
More information on Solar Flex is available here.
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