Czech Agrivoltaics: From Theory to Practice

In February 2025, we wrote that the Czech legal system had finally “switched on” agrivoltaics allowing photovoltaic modules to coexist with farming on agricultural land (in form of horizontal systems above crops or vertical systems between rows), rather than forcing farmers to choose between agriculture and energy production.

At that time, we also flagged the key practical limitations: the restricted list of eligible crops (notably vineyards, hops, orchards, nurseries and truffle areas) and, importantly, we anticipated that subsidy support was likely to follow.

What has changed since then is substantial and for many clients decisive: agrivoltaics has moved from a “promising new framework” to a field where investment decisions can be made against concrete subsidy conditions and clearer implementing rules.

Available Subsidy

The Ministry of the Environment (via the State Environmental Fund) has launched a dedicated funding call under the Modernisation Fund for agrovoltaic power plants.

The programme makes available CZK 300 million, with the possibility of additional funding through a reserve of further projects, and offers support of up to 30% of eligible investment costs. Applications can be submitted electronically until June 30, 2027, primarily by agricultural entrepreneurs combining energy production with genuine farming activity.

Eligible projects include newly constructed agrovoltaic installations on agricultural land recorded in LPIS, within a capacity range of 10 kWp to 1 MWp, connected through a single delivery point. Notably, the scheme also allows for the inclusion of energy storage systems, reflecting the increasing importance of flexibility and efficiency in project design.

Regulatory Framework

The regulatory framework for agrivoltaics has undergone important refinement since early 2025, making the concept more practically usable and closer to real‑world deployment.

A key development is the expansion of eligible agricultural use. In particular, agrivoltaic systems may now, under defined conditions, also be implemented on certain types of arable land used for vegetable production. This represents a significant shift, as it allows agrivoltaics to move beyond niche applications and into a much wider segment of agricultural land.

Further, the electricity storage has been integrated into the agrivoltaic concept. The current approach recognises storage as a natural and often necessary element of agrivoltaic installations. In practice, this improves the flexibility and economic viability of projects.

At the same time, regulatory practice has placed stronger emphasis on formal compliance with agricultural use requirements, in particular through the LPIS (Land Parcel Identification System). Agrivoltaic installations must remain tied to genuinely farmed land, properly registered and monitored as part of the agricultural system. This reinforces the core principle that agrivoltaics shall lead to dual use model, combining energy production with ongoing agricultural activity.

Summary

Compared to early 2025, the Czech agrivoltaics landscape has matured quickly: subsidy has been launched, the implementing framework has been expanded, and storage is now part of the mainstream policy and funding picture. For clients, the opportunity is clear but so are the legal and compliance demands.

If you are considering an agrivoltaic project – whether as a landowner, farmer, developer, technology provider, or investor – we will be happy to support you with end‑to‑end legal advisory.

By Mgr. Ing. Jan Valíček

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