Overview
Heiligengrabe C1 is a 5.5 MW solar PV facility located in Heiligengrabe, Germany. The plant is operational and contributes to the country's renewable energy capacity.
Heiligengrabe C1 is a solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant located in Heiligengrabe, Germany. With a capacity of 5.5 MW, it is a small-to-medium scale facility within the German solar sector, which has seen significant growth under the country's renewable energy policies. The plant operates under Germany's Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG), which provides feed-in tariffs and grid access for renewable energy. Solar PV is a mature technology in Germany, and facilities like Heiligengrabe C1 benefit from a well-established regulatory framework that supports distributed generation and grid integration. Environmentally, the plant contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based electricity. Its location in a rural area of Brandenburg minimizes land-use conflicts, and solar PV generally has low ecological impact compared to other energy sources. The facility supports Germany's goal of achieving a 42.5% renewable energy share by 2030 under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a rural area of Brandenburg, Germany, where land use is primarily agricultural. Solar PV installations like Heiligengrabe C1 have a low visual impact and do not pose significant risks to bird or bat populations. The region benefits from moderate solar irradiance, making solar energy viable. Grid integration is supported by Germany's robust transmission network and energy storage initiatives.
Frequently asked questions
Heiligengrabe C1 is located in Heiligengrabe, Brandenburg, Germany, at coordinates 53.051800 N, 12.341500 E.
Heiligengrabe C1 has a capacity of 5.5 megawatts (MW), making it a small-to-medium scale solar PV facility.
Heiligengrabe C1 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 priority grid access for renewable energy.
Heiligengrabe C1 helps Germany meet its target of 42.5% renewable energy by 2030 under the EU Renewable Energy Directive III, by generating clean electricity.