Overview
Fattendorf Solar Power Plant is a 1.6 MW solar PV facility located in Germany. It contributes to the country's renewable energy expansion under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
Fattendorf Solar Power Plant is a solar photovoltaic facility located in Germany, with a capacity of 1.6 MW. This small-scale solar plant is part of Germany's extensive renewable energy infrastructure, which has been a global leader in solar energy adoption. The plant is operational and contributes to the local grid. The facility operates under Germany's renewable energy framework, which is aligned with the EU Renewable Energy Directive III (2023/2413) targeting 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. Germany's feed-in tariff system and national Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG) have historically supported small-scale solar projects like Fattendorf, providing guaranteed grid access and fixed tariffs for renewable electricity. As a solar PV plant, Fattendorf generates clean electricity without direct emissions, supporting Germany's energy transition (Energiewende). Its small capacity means it has minimal land-use impact and integrates easily into the local distribution grid. The plant contributes to regional renewable energy goals and reduces reliance on fossil fuels.
Environmental context
The plant is located in Bavaria, a region with moderate solar irradiation suitable for photovoltaic generation. Solar PV has low environmental impact during operation, with no water consumption or air emissions. However, land use for solar arrays can affect local ecosystems; small-scale installations like this typically have limited ecological footprint. The facility supports Germany's goal of carbon neutrality by 2045.
Frequently asked questions
Fattendorf Solar Power Plant is located in Germany, near the coordinates 48.5950 N, 13.5719 E, in the state of Bavaria.
Fattendorf Solar Power Plant has a capacity of 1.6 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale solar photovoltaic facility.
The operator of Fattendorf Solar Power Plant is not publicly listed, but it operates under Germany's renewable energy regulations.
Solar power in Germany is supported by the Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG), which provides feed-in tariffs and grid access. It also aligns with the EU Renewable Energy Directive III targeting 42.5% renewable energy by 2030.
The plant generates clean electricity without emissions, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and supporting Germany's climate goals. Its small size minimizes land-use impact.