What Solární Asociace does

Solární Asociace, legally registered as Solární asociace, spolek, is the largest professional association of solar energy entrepreneurs and photovoltaic enthusiasts in the Czech Republic, established in 2009 and headquartered in Praha 5. The organization functions as a non-profit industry body that recruits members from across the Czech solar value chain — including manufacturers, distributors, installation and service companies, power plant operators, electricity traders, recycling firms, universities, and research institutions — and delivers four core service lines: (1) policy advocacy and lobbying, particularly on the Nová zelená úsporám subsidy program administered by the Státní fond životního prostředí ČR; (2) the Etalon kvality quality certification for FVE installation, servicing, and now deinstallation; (3) a vetted public directory of member installation companies; and (4) educational content including webinars, podcasts, publications, and industry events (notably co-organizing SOLAR FLEX Prague with SolarPower Europe and AKU-BAT CZ).

The association operates a community-led go-to-market motion with no proprietary technology product; its technology stack is a standard content website (solarniasociace.cz) augmented by a separate members-only portal (clenskasekce.solarniasociace.cz). Revenue is exclusively subscription-style member contributions with no pricing publicly disclosed, and the organization runs with 1–10 employees. Notable member-facing channels include the directory map (filterable by agrovoltaics, apartment buildings, battery suppliers, commercial FVE, ground FVE, residential homes, and after-sales service), a four-platform social media presence (Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn), and active engagement at industry events such as Intersolar Europe 2026 in Munich. Governance is led by Executive Director Jan Krčmář and Chairman Jan Fousek, the latter of whom also heads the battery storage association AKU-BAT CZ — a structural linkage that ties solar and storage advocacy together. The underlying Czech FVE market contracted materially in 2025 (27,298 new connections, 696 MWp, down from 2024 due to subsidy interruptions), but approximately 200,000 Czech households remain equipped with solar installations built up over prior years, representing both a long-tail service opportunity and a forthcoming end-of-life / recycling wave the association is positioning to capture.

Name

Solární Asociace

Legal name

Solární asociace, spolek

Website

https://solarniasociace.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Solární Asociace is the largest Czech professional non-profit association of solar energy entrepreneurs, serving manufacturers, installers, operators, and financiers through policy advocacy, Etalon kvality certification, a vetted company directory, and industry events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industry Association / Trade Association

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Professional Organizations (813920)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Solar Quality, Testing, Certification & Standards (Lab Testing, Inspections, Compliance) (EUAMABAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

Solar Workforce, Training & Safety Services (Installer Training, Certification, EHS) (EUAMABAO)

Keywords

• Solar energy association
• Renewable energy advocacy
• Photovoltaic quality standard
• Solar installer directory
• Industry association publications

Headquarters

HQ city

Praha

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership contributions: The association is exclusively financed from contributions by member companies. No other revenue streams are mentioned.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Solární Asociace operates as a nonprofit professional industry association representing solar energy entrepreneurs and photovoltaic stakeholders in the Czech Republic. Its core offerings consist of industry advocacy and policy representation, a vetted directory of recommended installation companies, the Etalon kvality quality certification for installers and deinstallers, publications, webinars and podcasts, and an event calendar. The association is financed exclusively from contributions by member companies.

Product overview

Solární asociace is the largest professional association of solar energy entrepreneurs in the Czech Republic, not a product vendor. The association offers a directory of vetted installation companies (Seznam doporučených firem), quality certification standards (Etalon kvality), publications, webinars, and an event calendar. Services target households, investors, and installation firms seeking guidance on solar energy implementation, rather than offering a proprietary technology product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Seznam doporučených firem (Directory of Recommended Companies) A map-based directory of vetted installation and service companies in the Czech solar energy sector. Companies listed have received the Etalon quality certification and adhere to Solární Asociace installation and service standards; the map is filterable by service type and is the primary consumer-facing referral channel of the association.
• Etalon kvality (Quality Standard) A quality certification designation for solar installation, service, and deinstallation companies that commit to adhering to association-defined technical standards. Certified members are admitted to the public Directory of Recommended Companies and signal trust to consumers.
• Publikace (Publications) Published industry materials including reports, guidelines, and analytical publications on solar energy and renewable sources in the Czech Republic, distributed through the association website.
• Webináře a podcasty (Webinars and Podcasts) Educational video content produced by the association, including webinars on smart energy management and optimal return on investment in renewable energy systems, accessible via the website.
• Kalendář akcí (Event Calendar) Calendar of industry events, conferences, and webinars organized by the association or relevant to the Czech solar sector, used as a community-engagement platform for members and the public.

Quantifiable outcome

• As of 2025, approximately 200,000 Czech households have solar installations, providing energy cost protection and independence.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• 8mminorOthersListed as a golden partner of Solární asociace. Nature of partnership not detailed beyond sponsorship/membership status.
• AlukovminorOthersListed as a golden partner of Solární asociace. Company specializes in solar carports and pergolas. Participated in FOR CARAVAN 2026 with Solární asociace.
• ASES GROUPminorOthersListed as a golden partner of Solární asociace. Nature of partnership not detailed beyond sponsorship/membership status.
• BayWa r.e.minorOthersListed as a golden partner of Solární asociace. Global renewable energy company operating in Czech market.
• Česká spořitelnaminorOthersListed as a golden partner of Solární asociace. Major Czech bank that offers financing for renewable energy projects.
• SolarPower EuropecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean solar industry association. Co-organized SOLAR FLEX Prague conference with Solární asociace and AKU-BAT CZ. Provides market outlook data and policy guidance.
• DecciminorOthersListed as a golden partner of Solární asociace. Energy group developing solar parks and battery storage. Installed 186 kWp FVE for Emma Sophia Stables.
• Rezolv EnergyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a partner of Solární asociace. Prague-based independent renewable energy producer, one of the largest in Central and Eastern Europe. Has a sponsorship/partner relationship with the association.
• Státní fond životního prostředí ČRcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState Environmental Fund of the Czech Republic. Administer of Nová zelená úsporám subsidy program. Solární asociace lobbies for favorable conditions for solar and battery installations.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SolarPower Europe: European solar industry association headquartered in Brussels. Most direct peer because Solární Asociace has a core strategic partnership with SolarPower Europe and co-organizes SOLAR FLEX Prague; both represent solar industry interests to policymakers and operate membership-driven advocacy and event models.
• Asociace AKU-BAT CZ (AKU-BAT): Czech association for energy storage / batteries. Closest domestic peer — Solární Asociace's chairman Jan Fousek is simultaneously Director of AKU-BAT, and the two organizations co-organize events, reflecting overlapping Czech renewable-energy membership and advocacy missions.

Regional players

• Solar Energy UK: UK solar industry association. Comparable national trade body delivering advocacy, certification, events, and market intelligence for solar stakeholders in the UK — a useful benchmark for association-led market development models.
• Bundesverband Solarwirtschaft (BSW): German solar industry association. Comparable as a national trade association providing policy advocacy, installer directories, and quality standards for solar in a major European market; relevant cross-border reference point for Czech market structure.
• Syndicat des Énergies Renouvelables (SER): French renewable energy industry association covering solar and other renewables. Comparable as a multi-technology national renewable association with advocacy, events, and member services across the value chain.
• Italia Solare: Italian solar industry association. Comparable as a national trade body delivering policy advocacy, technical standards, and member services to solar installers, operators, and manufacturers in Italy.

Broad incumbents

• Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA): US national solar trade association. Larger, broader incumbent running similar advocacy, standards, and member-services programs at scale; useful benchmark for what a mature national solar association operating model can deliver.

Emerging players

• Česká společnost pro větrnou energii (ČSVE): Czech Wind Energy Association. Adjacent Czech renewable-energy trade association; competes for the same Czech corporate and institutional member wallet from a different technology angle.
• Asociace pro akumulaci energie (AEN): Czech association for energy storage and adjacent technologies. Comparable member-based advocacy and event model focused on storage — adjacent to Solární Asociace's expanding remit into batteries and community energy.
• European Association for Storage of Energy (EASE): European storage industry association. Useful pan-European peer representing the storage ecosystem that Solární Asociace increasingly addresses via community energy and storage initiatives for its members.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/solarniasociace
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• LinkedIncz.linkedin.com/company/solarniasociace
• Instagraminstagram.com/solarni_asociace/?hl=cs

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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Investments

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