Overview
The Gundellfingen - Gehrlicher Solar Power Plant is a 2.7 MW solar PV facility located in Germany. It contributes to the country's renewable energy expansion under the Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG).
The Gundellfingen - Gehrlicher Solar Power Plant is a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in Gundellfingen, Germany. With a capacity of 2.7 MW, it is a small-scale solar installation that feeds renewable electricity into the German grid. The plant is operational and represents part of Germany's distributed solar generation capacity. Germany's solar PV sector is supported by the Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG), which provides feed-in tariffs and grid access for renewable energy projects. The country has a target to achieve 80% renewable electricity by 2030, and small-scale solar plants like this one play a role in decentralizing energy production. The facility uses standard solar PV technology to convert sunlight into electricity. The plant's location in southern Germany benefits from moderate solar irradiance, typical for the region. Its output helps reduce reliance on fossil fuels and supports local energy needs. While small in scale, it contributes to the overall renewable energy mix and demonstrates the widespread adoption of solar PV across Germany.
Environmental context
Solar PV plants like this one have a low environmental footprint during operation, with no emissions or water use. However, land use for solar arrays can impact local ecosystems and agriculture. In Germany, solar installations are often sited on agricultural land or rooftops, requiring careful planning to minimize conflicts. The facility's small scale reduces visual and land-use impacts compared to larger solar farms.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Gundellfingen, Germany, at coordinates 48.5393 N, 10.3557 E.
The facility has a capacity of 2.7 MW, making it a small-scale solar PV installation.
The plant is part of Germany's distributed solar generation under the EEG framework.
Germany's Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG) provides feed-in tariffs and priority grid access for renewable energy, encouraging small-scale solar development.
Solar PV has low operational emissions, but land use can affect local ecosystems. German regulations require environmental assessments to minimize impacts.