CEZ, a. s. engages in the generation, distribution, trade, and sale of electricity and heat in Western, Central, and Southeastern Europe. The company operates through four segments: Generation, Distribution, Sales, and Mining. It operates hydro, wind, solar, nuclear, coal, natural gas, biogas, and biomass power plants; and combined cycle gas turbine plant and combined heat and power units. The company is also involved in the trade and sale of natural gas; mining of coal; quarrying and processing of construction aggregates and limestones; commodity trading business; and provision of energy services, as well as business consulting services. In addition, it also holds interest in the lithium ore mining project in Cínovec; focuses on the realization of photovoltaic power plants; and deals with security systems and acoustics for buildings. Further, the company provides services in the field of electrical installations; and high speed internet connection and mobile services. CEZ, a. s. was incorporated in 1992 and is headquartered in Prague, the Czech Republic.