Overview
Göllingen is a 5.4 MW solar PV facility located in Germany. It is operational and contributes to the country's renewable energy capacity.
Göllingen is a solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant located in Germany, with a capacity of 5.4 megawatts (MW). The facility is operational and plays a role in the local renewable energy landscape. As a solar PV installation, it converts sunlight directly into electricity, supporting Germany's transition to clean energy. The plant operates under Germany's renewable energy regulatory framework, which includes the Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG) that provides feed-in tariffs and grid access for solar power. Germany has ambitious renewable energy targets, aiming for 80% renewable electricity by 2030. Facilities like Göllingen contribute to this goal by adding distributed solar generation capacity. Environmentally, solar PV plants like Göllingen produce no direct emissions during operation, helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The facility's location in central Germany benefits from moderate solar irradiation, typical for the region. While solar farms require land use, they can be integrated into agricultural areas or on previously developed sites, minimizing ecological impact.
Environmental context
Solar PV plants like Göllingen have a low environmental footprint during operation, with no air or water pollution. However, land use for solar arrays can affect local ecosystems. In Germany, solar farms are often sited on marginal or agricultural land, and measures such as maintaining vegetation beneath panels can support biodiversity. The facility's location in a temperate climate means solar generation varies seasonally, but overall contributes to reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
Frequently asked questions
The Göllingen solar PV plant is located in Germany, at coordinates 51.3385° N, 10.9936° E.
The Göllingen solar plant has a capacity of 5.4 megawatts (MW), making it a small to medium-scale solar installation.
Göllingen uses solar photovoltaic (PV) technology, which converts sunlight directly into electricity.
Germany aims to achieve 80% renewable electricity by 2030 under the Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG). Göllingen contributes to this target by adding solar capacity and benefiting from feed-in tariffs.
Solar PV plants produce no direct emissions during operation, reducing greenhouse gas emissions. They also have low water usage and can be sited on land with dual use, such as agrivoltaics.