Overview
Gundelfingen - Gartner Solar Power Plant is a 1 MW operational solar PV facility in Gundelfingen, Germany. It contributes to the country's renewable energy expansion under the Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG).
Gundelfingen - Gartner Solar Power Plant is a 1 MW solar photovoltaic facility located in Gundelfingen, Germany. The plant is operational and represents a small-scale contribution to Germany's renewable energy portfolio. Solar PV installations of this size are common in Germany, often integrated into agricultural or commercial sites. The facility operates under Germany's Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG), which provides feed-in tariffs and grid priority for renewable energy. Germany has a strong regulatory framework supporting solar PV, with a target of 80% renewable electricity by 2030. The plant's 1 MW capacity places it in the small-scale category, typical for distributed generation. Environmentally, the plant helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based electricity. Solar PV has minimal land-use impact when installed on rooftops or previously developed land. The facility supports local energy independence and aligns with Germany's Energiewende (energy transition) goals.
Environmental context
The plant is located in Gundelfingen, a town in Bavaria, Germany. The region has moderate solar irradiance, suitable for photovoltaic generation. Solar PV installations in Germany are subject to land-use regulations to minimize impact on agriculture and natural habitats. The facility's small footprint reduces visual and ecological disruption, supporting biodiversity-friendly renewable energy deployment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Gundelfingen, Germany, at coordinates 48.5460 N, 10.3783 E.
The plant has a capacity of 1 MW, making it a small-scale solar photovoltaic facility.
The plant uses solar photovoltaic (PV) technology to convert sunlight into electricity.
The plant operates under Germany's Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG), which provides feed-in tariffs and grid access for renewable energy.
As part of Germany's Energiewende, the plant helps increase the share of renewables in the electricity mix, targeting 80% renewable electricity by 2030.