Potential Complications in the Implementation of Community Energy in the Czech Republic: A Critical Analysis of the Lex OZE II Implementation

This thesis focuses on the analysis of risks and potential barriers associated with the implementation of community energy in the Czech Republic within the context of the legislative amendment Lex OZE II. The aim of the thesis is to identify key risks that could threaten the functionality of the program and to propose preventive measures to mitigate their impacts. The work combines secondary data analysis, including benchmarking, PESTEL and SWOT analyses, with qualitative research in the form of in-depth interviews with key stakeholders. The interviews were analyzed using MAXQDA 24 software, with results coded and thematically structured. The research shows that the greatest challenges are legislative ambiguities, the complexity of connection processes, and the unpreparedness of the distribution network. At the same time, it identifies key success factors such as transparent communication, the establishment of regional support centers, and the digitalization of administrative procedures. The outputs of this thesis provide concrete recommendations for the effective implementation of community energy in the Czech environment.