CTP and ČEZ ESCO announce the launch of new solar power plants in and around Brno, the Czech Republic's second-largest city. The combined 5.5 MW rooftop installation is the largest project of its kind in the South Moravian region and will reduce emissions by more than 2,800 tons of CO₂ per year. A total of nearly 86,000 sqm of solar panels will cover the rooftops of industrial buildings at CTPark Brno and CTPark Brno South. The projects are part of the long-term cooperation between the two companies to develop sustainable energy solutions across CTP's portfolio of industrial parks.
At completion, the photovoltaic power plants at CTPark Brno, located in the Černovické terasy industrial zone, and CTPark Brno South in nearby Blučina will produce over 5.2 GWh of emission-free energy per year, a volume corresponding to the consumption of 1,500 average households. At CTPark Brno, PV systems are currently operating in trial mode on two rooftops, while at CTPark Brno South, ČEZ ESCO is completing the largest rooftop PV installation in South Moravia with a capacity of 3 MWp.
"Sustainability is a long-term commitment for us, not just part of our strategy. The construction of photovoltaic systems for our own consumption is another step toward the energy self-sufficiency of our parks and reducing their carbon footprint. As part of our strategic partnership with ČEZ ESCO, we want to develop smart and effective solutions that bring savings to our clients while moving the entire sector towards modern energy," explains Jakub Kodr, Managing Director of CTP in the Czech Republic.
"As our strategic partner, CTP takes decarbonisation seriously and has a long-term interest in modern trends. Dozens of our photovoltaic systems have already proven themselves in full operation throughout Czechia, and we are now finalising several large projects in Brno. This year, we should commission more than 5 MW of solar power plants for CTP, specifically at CTPark Brno and at CTPark Brno South. The photovoltaic system in CTPark Brno South will be the largest rooftop and largest corporate photovoltaic system in South Moravia," says Kamil Čermák, CEO of ČEZ ESCO.
The installation of a PV system with a capacity exceeding 3 MW is being finalised at CTPark Brno South, making it the largest rooftop PV system in the South Moravian region. Covering an area of over 51,000 sqm, it will produce 2.8 GWh of clean energy and save 1,600 tons of CO₂ emissions per year. The tenant of this building is Inventec, a manufacturer of chips for the automotive industry. ČEZ ESCO has also installed photovoltaic systems on the rooftops of two buildings at CTPark Brno. One building serves as a warehouse for server and data storage manufacturer Wistron, while the other is used as storage and production space by the technology companies Honeywell and Hitachi.
