Overview
Burg Stargard is a 4.9 MW solar PV facility in Germany, operational and contributing to the country's renewable energy transition under the EU Renewable Energy Directive III.
Burg Stargard is a solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant located in Burg Stargard, Germany. With a capacity of 4.9 MW, it is a small- to medium-scale solar installation that feeds clean electricity into the German grid. The facility is operational and supports Germany's ambitious renewable energy targets. The plant operates within Germany's robust regulatory framework, which includes the Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG) that provides feed-in tariffs and grid access for solar power. Germany is a leader in solar PV deployment, with over 60 GW of installed capacity, and facilities like Burg Stargard contribute to the country's goal of achieving 80% renewable electricity by 2030 under the EU Renewable Energy Directive III. Environmentally, the Burg Stargard solar PV plant helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel generation. Solar farms in Germany are typically built on low-value land, such as former agricultural or industrial sites, minimizing land-use conflicts. The facility's output supports local energy needs and grid stability, aligning with Germany's Energiewende (energy transition) policy.
Environmental context
Solar PV plants like Burg Stargard have a low environmental footprint during operation, with no emissions or water use. However, land use for solar arrays can impact local ecosystems if not sited carefully. In Germany, solar farms are often installed on degraded or marginal land, reducing competition with agriculture. The facility's location in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, a region with moderate solar irradiance, still allows for efficient energy generation. Grid integration of solar power requires balancing with other renewables due to intermittency, but Germany's advanced grid infrastructure and storage solutions mitigate this challenge.
Frequently asked questions
The Burg Stargard solar PV plant is located in Burg Stargard, Germany, in the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.
The Burg Stargard solar plant has a capacity of 4.9 megawatts (MW), making it a small- to medium-scale solar installation.
The plant generates clean electricity, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and supporting Germany's target of 80% renewable electricity by 2030 under the EU Renewable Energy Directive III.
Germany's Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG) provides feed-in tariffs and grid priority for solar power, driving deployment under the EU Renewable Energy Directive III.
Solar PV plants produce no emissions during operation, reduce greenhouse gases, and can be sited on marginal land to minimize land-use conflicts.