The subject of this work is the development of photovoltaic power plants for the needs of households in the EU, with special reference to the CEE. Paper shows the actual state of development of photovoltaic power plants intended for self-consumption, which includes a review of incentive policies in the EU, especially in CEE.In addition, existing models of incentivizing photovoltaic power plants are evaluated, in terms of their impact on the project development of photovoltaic power plants intended for self-consumption, and depending on the specific situation in each EU and CEE country.The work is divided into several sections. In Introduction, subject, purpose and objective of research are explained. In the second chapter, Analysis of the investment cost of photovoltaic power plant, the basic components of small photovoltaic power plant are described and the structure of the total investment cost is analysed.In the third chapter, Analysis of the electricity price for households in the EU, the structure of the electricity prices paid by households in the EU are analysed.Incentive models for electricity generation from photovoltaic power plants for households own use in the EU are presented in chapter four.Current status and prospects of incentive systems for electricity generation from photovoltaic power plants in CEE are shown in the fifth chapter.In the sixth chapter, Case study, comparative analysis of investments in photovoltaic power plant of 5 kW in the observed CEE countries the Republic of Croatia, the Republic of Slovenia, Hungary and the Republic of Austria is made.In the last chapter, Conclusion, data collected and the main results and conclusions of the research are presented.