Electricity sector in the Czech Republic

Coal-powered energy is planned to fall to 21%, while renewables would rise to 25% and gas range from 5 to 15%.

[3] The updated energy strategy of 2019 envisions a gradual phase out of coal power share in total electricity generation from 2015's 46.2% down to 15.5% by 2040.

The increase in the share of nuclear, renewables and natural gas is to fill in the energy demand created by the impending gradual shutdowns of coal power stations.

[5] As of 2019, the financing models and contractor selection for the planned reactors are being negotiated by the government.

[6] According to IEA the electricity use (gross production + imports – exports – transmission/distribution losses) in the Czech Republic in 2008 was 67 TWh.