Thursday, 23 October 2025
Foxconn, the global electronics manufacturer, has installed a new photovoltaic system at its production plant in Pardubice to improve energy efficiency and reduce reliance on external electricity suppliers. The project, delivered by Czech renewable energy company Greenbuddies, features a 457.5 kWp solar installation using lightweight panels designed for industrial roofs.
More than 1,000 panels have been fitted to previously unused roof space, converting it into a source of clean energy that will begin supplying the facility by the end of the year. The panels weigh up to 50 percent less than standard glass units, allowing them to be installed without reinforcing the building’s structure. According to Greenbuddies Commercial Director Dan Štajner, the system’s design minimizes disruption during installation and reduces the risk of roof damage, while enabling faster deployment and lower overall costs.
The project covered all stages from planning and materials procurement to installation and commissioning. Foxconn’s Pardubice facility produces tens of millions of electronic devices and components each year for international clients, including major consumer technology brands. The new solar plant is expected to lower operating costs, increase energy independence, and reduce the site’s carbon emissions.
“We see the adoption of solar power as a key part of our long-term sustainability strategy,” said Martin Vencl, PR and Communication Supervisor at Foxconn. “Generating our own electricity helps reduce environmental impact and dependence on external suppliers. The project also benefited from available subsidies, improving the overall return on investment.”
For Greenbuddies, the Pardubice installation follows several recent industrial solar projects, including a 280 kWp rooftop system at the P3 Logistic Parks complex in Olomouc, which supplies renewable power to tenants such as Raben Logistics, PPL CZ, and Kaufland.
New regulations taking effect in January 2026 will further expand the potential for solar projects in the Czech Republic. An amendment to the Building Act will allow companies to install photovoltaic systems on unused land within their premises without reducing the legally required share of green space. This change is expected to encourage broader adoption of solar technology across industrial zones and logistics parks.
Greenbuddies reported consolidated revenues of CZK 796.6 million in 2024, representing year-on-year growth. Its core company, Greenbuddies s.r.o., achieved a 15 percent higher turnover in the first half of 2025 compared with all of 2024 and is currently serving as general contractor for what will be the Czech Republic’s largest solar power plant with integrated battery storage.
