Overview
Aidenbach Solar Power Plant is a 1.7 MW operational solar PV facility located in Aidenbach, Germany. It contributes to the country's renewable energy expansion under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
Aidenbach Solar Power Plant is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in Aidenbach, Germany. With a capacity of 1.7 MW, it is a small-scale solar installation that supports local renewable energy generation. The plant is operational and contributes to Germany's transition to clean energy. The facility operates under Germany's regulatory framework, which aligns with the EU Renewable Energy Directive III (2023/2413), targeting 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. Germany's feed-in tariff system and Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG) have historically supported small-scale solar PV projects like this one, ensuring grid access and fixed payments for generated electricity. As a solar PV plant, Aidenbach Solar Power Plant generates electricity without direct emissions, helping to reduce reliance on fossil fuels. Its location in Bavaria benefits from moderate solar irradiance, and the plant's output is fed into the local grid, supporting community energy needs and Germany's climate goals.
Environmental context
The plant is located in a rural area of Bavaria, where land use for solar installations can compete with agriculture. However, solar PV has a relatively low environmental footprint compared to fossil fuels, with no air or water pollution during operation. The facility's small scale minimizes visual and land-use impacts, and it contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the region.
Frequently asked questions
Aidenbach Solar Power Plant is located in Aidenbach, Bavaria, Germany, at coordinates 48.5727 N, 13.0717 E.
Aidenbach Solar Power Plant has a capacity of 1.7 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale solar photovoltaic installation.
The operator of Aidenbach Solar Power Plant is not publicly listed, but typical operators in Germany are local utilities or renewable energy developers.
Germany's Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG) provides feed-in tariffs and grid access for solar PV, supporting projects like Aidenbach. The EU Renewable Energy Directive III sets a 42.5% renewable target by 2030.
The plant generates clean electricity, reducing CO2 emissions and reliance on fossil fuels. Solar PV has minimal environmental impact during operation, with no air or water pollution.