Net electricity consumption in Czechia 2023-2024, by month
In June 2024, Czechia consumed above 4.3 TWh of electricity. While the highest consumption was registered in January 2024 at over 5.8 TWh, the lowest amount of energy was consumed in July 2023 at nearly 4.28 TWh.
What led to the consumption decline in Czechia?
Czechia consumed a total of approximately 60.4 TWh of electricity in 2022. This decreased from the previous year and the lowest electricity consumption value since 2014. The Russian attack on Ukraine and the subsequent energy crisis played a significant role in this drop, as most European countries had to reduce the consumption of all energy sources. This stance was shared across the country, as the electricity prices skyrocketed due to the energy shortage before decreasing in 2023.
Where does Czechia’s electricity come from and where does it go?
The main two sources of electricity production in Czechia are coal and nuclear power. The coal plants, which can be found mostly in the north or far east of the country, generate the most electricity. However, they are also responsible for significant amounts of CO2 emissions. The two nuclear power plants operating in Czechia are much cleaner, and their share of electricity generation amounted to over 36 percent in 2022. Despite improving over time, the electricity generated from renewable energy remained low that year.
Czechia does have the capacity to export electricity, with an overall positive trade balance in this area. In 2022, both the import and export values reached record figures, yet the export was nearly double the amount of electricity imported to Czechia.
