Overview
Friedland A is an operational solar PV facility in Friedland, Germany, with a capacity of 8.5 MW. It contributes to Germany's renewable energy transition under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
Friedland A is a solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant located in Friedland, Germany. With a capacity of 8.5 MW, it is a small- to medium-scale solar installation that supports the country's growing renewable energy portfolio. The facility is operational and feeds clean electricity into the German grid. The plant operates under Germany's robust regulatory framework, which is aligned with the EU Renewable Energy Directive III (2023/2413), targeting 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. Germany's national policies, including feed-in tariffs and renewable energy auctions, have driven significant solar PV deployment. Friedland A benefits from these supportive mechanisms, contributing to the country's goal of carbon neutrality by 2045. Environmentally, the solar PV facility generates electricity without direct emissions, reducing reliance on fossil fuels. Its location in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, a region with moderate solar irradiance, allows for efficient energy production. The plant's operation avoids thousands of tonnes of CO2 annually, supporting local and national climate targets.
Environmental context
The solar PV plant in Friedland operates in a region characterized by agricultural landscapes and moderate solar irradiance. Solar installations like this one have a low environmental footprint, with minimal land-use impact compared to conventional power plants. They contribute to biodiversity by allowing dual land use, such as grazing beneath panels. The facility supports Germany's Energiewende by displacing fossil fuel generation and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Frequently asked questions
Friedland A is located in Friedland, Germany, at coordinates 53.672000 N, 13.537000 E.
The Friedland A solar PV plant has a capacity of 8.5 megawatts (MW), making it a small- to medium-scale solar installation.
The operator of Friedland A is not publicly listed, but the plant is operational and connected to the German grid.
Germany supports solar PV through the Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG), which provides feed-in tariffs and auction mechanisms, aligned with the EU Renewable Energy Directive III targeting 42.5% renewables by 2030.
Friedland A generates zero-emission electricity, reducing CO2 emissions and supporting Germany's climate neutrality target by 2045.