Lidl also sells photovoltaic | photo: Lidl
Lidl has focused on renewable energy and now offers the VALE balcony solar power plant with ECOFLOW technology. Designed to generate electricity from the sun, this compact photovoltaic system offers consumers a convenient and cost-effective way to contribute to the energy transition. And all this for a great price.
Photovoltaics from Lidl
The offer includes two elegant, highly efficient solar panels and a microinverter to plug into a standard household socket. With an annual energy production capacity of up to 800 kWh, the system allows homeowners to significantly reduce their dependence on the grid while making an ecological choice. A lightweight, robust system designed for outdoor use is a testament to the affordability and versatility of modern solar technology.
The system features are as advanced as they are user-friendly. The solar panels are monocrystalline with a stylish all-black design, providing high performance even in low light conditions.
The accompanying ECOFLOW microinverter integrates seamlessly into single-phase home electrical systems and enables trouble-free energy delivery. Thanks to the built-in WiFi module, users can monitor energy production in real time through the EcoFlow app. In addition, Lidl is now selling the power plant at an unbeatable price of 299 euros, i.e 7,500 crowns.
The balcony solar power plant from Lidl in the Czech Republic runs into legislation | photo: Lidl
The Czech Republic poses obstacles
While such technology is readily available in countries such as Germany, where regulations support the adoption of renewable energy, the situation is quite different in the Czech Republic. Despite strong pressure from the European Union for green energy solutions, Czech legislation poses significant obstacles for individuals interested in small photovoltaic systems.
Stricter installation and operational requirements, including complex building and fire regulations, make it almost impossible for products like Lidl’s balcony power plant to gain traction. In addition, energy distributors impose heavy penalties for any excess electricity inadvertently supplied to the public grid, discouraging potential users. This difference highlights the urgent need for legislative reform to adapt to wider European trends.
The need for legislative reform
The situation is frustrating for Czech consumers, especially when neighboring countries receive such news with enthusiasm. Lidl’s photovoltaic system represents an affordable entry point to renewable energy, yet remains out of reach due to outdated local policies. By simplifying regulations and providing incentives for small renewable energy installations, the Czech Republic could encourage its citizens to join the green energy revolution.
For now, Czech customers can only watch with envy as their German colleagues take advantage of Lidl’s innovative solar solution. However, there is hope that changing attitudes and increasing pressure from the European Union will eventually require legislative updates that will enable a better and more sustainable future for the introduction of renewable energy sources in the Czech Republic.
Source: mobilizujeme.cz
