Factors influencing the selection of the past and future strategies for electricity generation in the Czech Republic

► Czech Republic ranks sixth in the world and fourth in Europe in electricity exports. ► Sub-bituminous coal accounts for 47.7 % of electricity generation, nuclear energy for 32.7%. ► Accessible sub-bituminous coal reserves are decreasing significantly. ► Oil and gas reserves are marginal, uranium reserves are inadequately explored. ► A new energy strategy must be found.