Overview
Gottmannsdorf is a 8.2 MW operational solar PV facility in Germany. It contributes to the country's renewable energy expansion under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
Gottmannsdorf is an operational solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in Germany, with a capacity of 8.2 megawatts. This scale places it in the small-to-medium range for solar farms in the region, supporting local and national renewable energy goals. The facility operates under Germany's robust regulatory framework, which includes feed-in tariffs and the EU Renewable Energy Directive III (2023/2413) targeting 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. Solar PV is a key technology in Germany's Energiewende, and Gottmannsdorf contributes to grid stability and decarbonization. Environmentally, the solar farm occupies land that could otherwise be used for agriculture or left undeveloped. However, solar PV has minimal operational emissions and low ecological impact compared to fossil fuels. The facility helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions and supports Germany's transition to a sustainable energy system.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a region with moderate solar irradiance typical of southern Germany. Solar PV installations like Gottmannsdorf require land use but have low water consumption and no air emissions during operation. The site's ecological impact is primarily related to land transformation, which can be mitigated by dual-use practices such as agrivoltaics.
Frequently asked questions
The Gottmannsdorf solar PV facility is located in Germany, with coordinates approximately 49.3548° N, 10.8128° E.
The Gottmannsdorf solar plant has an installed capacity of 8.2 megawatts (MW), making it a small-to-medium scale solar PV installation.
Gottmannsdorf uses solar photovoltaic (PV) technology, which converts sunlight directly into electricity.
Gottmannsdorf contributes to Germany's Energiewende and the EU Renewable Energy Directive III target of 42.5% renewable energy by 2030, supporting grid decarbonization.
Solar PV facilities produce no direct emissions during operation, reduce reliance on fossil fuels, and have low water usage, though they require land for installation.