Overview
Gröbitz is a 4 MW solar PV facility located in Germany. Operational and contributing to the country's renewable energy capacity.
Gröbitz is a solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant located in Germany, with a capacity of 4 megawatts (MW). This facility is operational and adds to Germany's growing portfolio of renewable energy installations. As a solar PV plant, it converts sunlight directly into electricity, supporting the country's energy transition. 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 priority for renewable energy. Germany has ambitious targets under the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, aiming for 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. Solar PV plants like Gröbitz benefit from these policies, which encourage distributed generation and grid integration. Environmentally, solar PV installations like Gröbitz have a low visual and land-use impact compared to other energy sources. They produce no emissions during operation and contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The facility's location in Germany supports the country's goal of phasing out nuclear power and reducing reliance on fossil fuels, enhancing energy security and sustainability.
Environmental context
Solar PV plants like Gröbitz have minimal environmental impact during operation, producing no air or water pollution. The land use is moderate, with panels typically installed on open fields or rooftops. In Germany, solar energy helps reduce carbon emissions and supports biodiversity if managed with native vegetation. Grid integration is managed through smart grid technologies and energy storage solutions.
Frequently asked questions
The Gröbitz solar PV plant is located in Germany, at coordinates 51.653000 N, 13.697000 E.
The Gröbitz solar plant has a capacity of 4 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale solar PV facility.
Gröbitz uses solar photovoltaic (PV) technology, which converts sunlight directly into electricity using semiconductor materials.
The EEG provides feed-in tariffs and grid priority for renewable energy, ensuring stable revenue and integration for solar PV plants like Gröbitz.
The EU Renewable Energy Directive III sets a binding target of 42.5% renewable energy in the EU's gross final energy consumption by 2030, with member states like Germany contributing through national policies.