Programme priorities

The conference will focus on energy generation and the adequacy of the Czech Republic’s resource base. We will address topics such as subsidies and regulations, particularly in the context of renewable energy development and the requirements for modernization of the energy network infrastructure. However, energy transition and revolutionary changes are also taking place in energy sales, so we will explore opportunities related to new technologies, business activities, and products.

 

 

BLOCK 1

COMPETITIVENESS BEYOND A POLICY CHALLENGE

The share of renewable energy in final energy consumption in the Czech Republic is expected to reach 30% by 2030, with installed photovoltaic capacity projected at 10.1 GW and wind power at 1.5 GW. The share of fossil fuels in primary energy consumption is expected to decline to 50%, with final energy consumption dropping to 852 PJ. Meeting these and other EU commitments is both a step toward addressing climate change and a means of building a competitive economy. Therefore, we must discuss the Czech plan for implementing the new EU industrial strategy (Clean Industrial Deal) and its priorities – ensuring an energy transition that is both ambitious and achievable.

• Who are the Czech Republic’s key allies in the EU regarding energy and industrial transition, and what collaborative efforts are underway?
• How will the war in Ukraine and U.S. policy impact national and European energy strategies in the coming years?
• How will Poland’s and Germany’s energy priorities shape the market environment in the Czech Republic?
• What measures should the new government take to maintain an adequate resource base?
• Under what conditions can industrial decarbonization enhance competitiveness?

 

BLOCK 2

SUBSIDIES AND REGULATION FOR ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION

Meeting international commitments on climate change and energy transition is impossible without subsidies and a well-designed regulatory framework, both of which influence nearly every sector of the energy industry. Achieving these goals requires massive financial resources, without which modernization and the development of network infrastructure for industry, transportation, and other sectors will not progress as needed. For example, the EU alone plans to invest €584 billion in electricity networks over the next five years. Meanwhile, the gas sector must prepare for hydrogen - the Czech Republic is expected to transport 20,000 tons of renewable hydrogen per year by 2030, assuming that 400 MWe of new electrolyzers are built with the help of subsidies as planned under the current Hydrogen Strategy.

• How should the Czech Republic support the accelerated electrification toward which the EU is moving?
• How can private capital be leveraged, and how should subsidy programs be adjusted to further modernize the Czech energy sector?
• What legislative measures should the new government take to support the transition to zero-emission energy?
• Who stands to benefit if the new tariff structure is introduced only in the 7th regulatory period, and what are the risks if the reform is not implemented at all?
• What regulatory changes can market participants expect in the coming years, and how will they impact the sector?

 

BLOCK 3

FUTURE MARKET MODEL AND ENERGY PRICES

Traditional energy suppliers are evolving into full-service providers. Managing wholesale price volatility is no longer enough – they must also adapt to developments in decentralized energy. Customers now want to share power, sign long-term PPAs (Power Purchase Agreements), and invest independently in generation assets. The growing importance of flexibility markets, energy storage, aggregation, and new supplier roles as settlement entities is reshaping the industry. At the same time, ensuring affordable energy prices is becoming increasingly critical. In response, the European Commission has launched its Action Plan for Affordable Energy, though some argue that market liberalization alone will not be enough and other solutions need to be explored. It is difficult to imagine today how much the market design will change in the coming years. How should we view these developments – with optimism or concern?

• What should the EU and the Czech Republic do to maintain long-term low energy prices for competitiveness?
• What steps should the next government take regarding electricity taxation, and why?
• Under what conditions will PPAs become a viable tool for the Czech energy transition?
• What benefits could a new government gain from operating a state energy trader?
• What are the biggest business opportunities in the energy sector over the next five years?